BMW 330i Sedan Informação Da Garantia

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If your car is driven only for short distances of less
than 10 miles over a prolonged period of time,
without an occasional drive at highway speeds,
the engine’s charging system will not maintain the
battery.  Insufficient use of the vehicle could result
in short term starting problems and in the long
term could damage the battery.

In case the car is not operated for more than four
weeks it is advisable to:

a) consider using a proper trickle charger, follow-

ing the charger manufacturer’s instructions, to
maintain the battery’s state of charge; or

b) consult your BMW center regarding battery re-

moval.  Once removed, the battery must be
charged and stored in a cool, dry place where
it can be protected from freezing.  If the bat-
tery will be stored for over 3 months, it must
be recharged every 3 months, or else it will
become damaged and useless.

Please consult with your BMW center for further
guidance and information.

Extensive corrosion protection measures imple-
mented by BMW now make it possible to offer a
six-year limited anti-corrosion warranty against rust
perforation on your vehicle provided that the ve-
hicle is maintained in accordance with the provi-
sions of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty as out-
lined in the Warranty Section of this Statement
(page 30).

The major degree of corrosion protection is due
to the electrophoretic dip painting process which
cathodically deposits paint particles on all body
parts, attracting paint particles into the minutest
cavities or seams.  Body parts are designed to
provide optimum corrosion protection.

During manufacture, exterior body parts receive
an additional corrosion protection coat.  Hood,
trunk, doors and other body parts with metal folds
are coated with PVC and sealed from the out-
side.

All floor panels receive a resilient coating of PVC
for maximum protection against damage due to
stones, etc.

Corrosion protection materials tested over many
years are applied to the surfaces of cavities and
to the entire underside of the vehicle during and
after assembly.

Requirements for maintaining the six-year limited
anti-corrosion warranty are outlined in the War-
ranty Section of this Statement (page 30).

Please take care that anti-corrosion material is re-
placed when your car is repaired after body or
chassis damage.

The underbody has to be cleaned at least once a
year, in spring, with plain water in order to remove
mud, chemical sediments and other deposits.  If
those materials are not removed, corrosion (rust)
will occur.

Your BMW center will do this anti-corrosion ser-
vice for you.

Do not apply additional undercoating or rust-proof-
ing on or near the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes,
catalytic converter or heat shields.  During driv-
ing, the substance used for undercoating could
overheat and cause a fire.