Corrosion Protection
Extensive corrosion protection measures
implemented by BMW now make it possible to
offer a 12-year unlimited mileage anti-corrosion
warranty against rust perforation on your vehicle
provided that the vehicle is maintained in
accordance with the provisions of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty as outlined in the
Warranty Section of this Booklet (page 18).
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, metal exterior body parts
receive an additional corrosion protection coat.
Hood, trunk, doors and other body parts are
coated with PVC and sealed from the outside.
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.
For additional information on the 12-year
unlimited mileage anti-corrosion warranty, see
the Warranty Section of this Booklet (page 19).
Restoring corrosion protection
Please take care that anti-corrosion material is
replaced when your car is repaired after body or
chassis damage.
BMW NA will not accept any liability for any
parts and accessories not approved by BMW.
Underbody maintenance
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 on metal components.
Your BMW center will do this anti-corrosion
service for you.
Do not apply additional undercoating or
rust-proofing on or near the exhaust
manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter or
heat shields. During driving, the substance used
for undercoating could overheat and cause a
fire.
BMW Roadside Assistance
The BMW Roadside Assistance Program
reflects BMW’s commitment to your
complete satisfaction with the BMW
ownership experience.
It’s available for U.S. version BMWs in all
50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year.
It’s a valuable benefit provided to you at no
additional cost. (Subject to certain limitations and
exclusions noted on page 11).
The BMW Roadside Assistance Program is not a
warranty and does not affect your rights under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Services provided by a third-party business
partner.
BMW Roadside Assistance
Smartphone Application
The free BMW Roadside Assistance Smartphone
app dispatches fast, reliable service to your
BMW. For more details and to download the app
for your iPhone姞, BlackBerry姞, Android™ or
Windows Mobile姞 Smartphone, visit
http://roadsidemobile.com/bmw
Owner’s Eligibility
You are covered if your vehicle is:
䉯 A new BMW automobile, distributed by
BMW NA, and purchased at an authorized
BMW center, OR;
䉯 A new BMW automobile, purchased under the
BMW NA European Delivery Plan, OR;
䉯 A new, U.S. version, BMW automobile
purchased under the Diplomatic or Military
Sales programs, operated in any of the
50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico.
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