BMW 5 Series: For Your Own Safety

Intended use

Heed the following when using the vehicle:

• Owner's Manual.
• Information on the vehicle. Do not remove stickers.
• Technical vehicle data.
• The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the vehicle is driven.
• Vehicle documents and statutory documents.

Warranty

Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration requirements applying in the country of first delivery, also known as homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing operating conditions and registration requirements.

If your vehicle does not comply with the homologation requirements in a certain country you may not be able to lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further information on warranty is available from a service center.

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, for instance the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires suitable maintenance and repair work.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to a BMW center. If you choose to use another service facility, BMW recommends use of a facility that performs work, e.g., maintenance and repair, according to BMW specifications with properly trained personnel, referred to in the Owner's Manual as "another qualified service center or repair shop".

If work is performed improperly, for instance maintenance and repair, there is a risk of subsequent damage and related safety risks.

Improperly performed work on the vehicle paint can lead to a failure or malfunction of components, e.g., the radar sensors, and thereby result in a safety risk.

Parts and accessories

BMW recommends the use of parts and accessory products approved by BMW.

Approved parts and accessories, and advice on their use and installation are available from a BMW center.

BMW parts and accessories have been tested by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW vehicles.

BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and accessories.

BMW does not evaluate whether each individual product from another manufacturer can be used with BMW vehicles without presenting a safety hazard, even if a country-specific official approval was issued. BMW does not evaluate whether these products are suitable for BMW vehicles under all usage conditions.

California Proposition 65 Warning

For vehicles sold in California, the law requires vehicle manufacturers to provide the following warning:

Warning

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Automobilecomponents and parts, including componentsfound in the interior furnishings in a vehicle,contain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer and birthdefects and reproductive harm. In addition, certainfluids contained in vehicles and certainproducts of component wear contain or emitchemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and lead compounds.

Wash your hands after handling. Used engineoil contains chemicals that have causedcancer in laboratory animals. Always protectyour skin by washing thoroughly with soap andwater.

Warning

Operating, servicing and maintaining a passengervehicle or off-highway motor vehicle canexpose you to chemicals including engine exhaust,carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead,which are known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. To minimize exposure, avoidbreathing exhaust, do not idle the engine exceptas necessary, service your vehicle in awell-ventilated area and wear gloves or washyour hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the following warranties:

• New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
• Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.
• Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.
• California Emission Control System Limited Warranty.

Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating conditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.

Maintenance

Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Specifications for required maintenance measures:

• BMW Maintenance system.
• Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models.
• Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in damaging the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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