BMW x5 2000 Manual Do Utilizador

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The BMW Maintenance System has 
been designed as a reliable means of 
providing maximum driving and operat-
ing safety – and as cost-effectively as 
possible for you. 
Please keep in mind that regular main-
tenance is not only necessary for the 
safety of your vehicle, but also plays a 
significant role in maintaining the resale 
value of the vehicle. 
Service Interval Display 
Advanced technology is employed to 
calculate the optimal maintenance in-
tervals, which are then indicated in the 
Service Interval Display. Conventional 
systems rely solely on distance traveled 
to determine when service is due. The 
BMW maintenance system, on the 
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other hand, began many years ago to 
take the actual conditions under which 
the vehicle is driven into consideration. 
After all, different drivers can accumu-
late mileage in very different ways. 
From the point of view of maintenance, 
62,000 miles (100,000 km) accumulated 
in short-distance urban driving are not 
the equivalent of the same distance 
covered at moderate speeds in long-
distance highway travel. 
The BMW Maintenance System in-
cludes the Engine Oil Service and In-
spections I and II. 
Determining the maintenance intervals 
according to the actual loads on the ve-
hicle covers every kind of operating sit-
uation. However, even those who drive 
only short distances – significantly less 
than 6,000 miles (10,000 km) annually – 
should have the engine oil changed at 
least every 2 years since oil deterio-
rates over time, regardless of use. 
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet (US models)/Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet (Cana-
dian models) 
For additional information on mainte-
nance intervals and procedures, please 
refer to the Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet (US models) or the 
Warranty and Service Guide (Canadian 
models). 
As a precaution against corrosion, it 
might be a good idea to have the body 
checked for damage from rocks or 
gravel at the same time, depending 
upon operating conditions. 
Have your BMW center do the 
maintenance and repair. 
Your BMW center is always informed on 
the latest maintenance work and repair 
techniques and equipped with the re-
quired special tools. In addition, check-
ing parts known from experience to be 
subject to wear is a permanent part of 
the maintenance specifications.
Be sure that all maintenance work is 
confirmed in the Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet (US models) or the 
Warranty and Service Guide (Canadian 
models). 
These entries will constitute your proof 
that the vehicle has received regular 
maintenance. They are also required for 
warranty claims.
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