BMW x5 2003 Manual Do Utilizador

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The BMW Maintenance System has 
been designed as a reliable means of 
providing maximum driving and oper-
ating 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. 
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Service Interval Display 
Conventional systems rely solely on 
distance traveled to determine when 
service is due. The BMW Maintenance 
System, on the other hand, began many 
years ago to take the actual conditions 
under which the vehicle is driven into 
consideration. After all, different drivers 
can accumulate 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 
includes the Engine Oil Service and 
Inspections I and II.
Determining the maintenance intervals 
according to the actual loads on the 
vehicle covers every kind of operating 
situation. However, even those who 
drive only short distances – significantly 
less than 6,000 miles/10,000 km annu-
ally – should have the engine oil 
changed at least every 2 years since oil 
deteriorates over time, regardless of 
use. 
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet – US models/Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet – 
Canadian models 
For additional information on mainte-
nance intervals and procedures, please 
refer to the Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models or the 
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models. 
As a precaution against corrosion, it is 
advisable to have the body checked for 
damage from rocks or gravel at the 
same time, depending upon operating 
conditions. 
Have your BMW Sports Activity 
Vehicle center do the mainte-
nance and repair. 
Be sure that all maintenance work is 
confirmed in the Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US models or 
the Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for 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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Car care
For all information on this subject, refer 
to the Caring for your vehicle manual.
The BMW Maintenance System 
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