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Table of Contents

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BMW Ultimate Service™ ............................................ 1

The BMW Maintenance Program ...................................... 1

Coverage ......................................................1

Maintenance Upgrade Option .........................................2

Intervals .......................................................2

Condition Based Service (CBS) ....................................... 2

Service Interval Display . . .......................................... 3

Info Display screen contents .........................................3

Control Display screen contents .......................................3

Red Sectors ....................................................3

Yellow Sectors ...................................................3

Green Lamps ....................................................3

Symbols .......................................................3

1200 Mile Service ................................................4

Special Note ....................................................4

Quality Certification I ...............................................5

Maintenance Summary . ............................................ 5

1200 Mile Service (Breaking-In Period) ..................................5

Standard Operations ...............................................5

Engine Oil ......................................................5

Microfilter ......................................................5

FrontBrake .....................................................5

RearBrake .....................................................5

Vehicle Check ...................................................6

Supercharger ....................................................6

Brake Fluid .....................................................6

Spark Plugs .....................................................6

Automatic Transmission ............................................6

Emission Control Maintenance Schedule ................................ 7

Evidence Of Maintenance Work ....................................... 7

BatteryCare .................................................... 16

Corrosion Protection ............................................. 16

Restoring Corrosion Protection .......................................16

Underbody Maintenance ...........................................16

Body Inspection ................................................. 17

Customer Assistance Information .................................... 23

Customer Assistance - Notification ....................................23

BBB Auto Line .................................................. 24

California Residents ..............................................24

Special Programs ................................................ 26

BMW Roadside Assistance ......................................... 26

Owners Eligibility ................................................26

Getting Started .................................................27

Calling For Assistance .............................................27

Services ...................................................... 27

Dispatch Service ................................................27

On-Site Assistance ...............................................27

Lock-Out .....................................................28

Towing Service ..................................................28

Sign-and-Drive ..................................................28

Trip Interruption Benefits ...........................................28

Car Rental Discounts .............................................29

Exclusions .....................................................29

BMW Valet Program - 2008 BMW ALPINA B7 . . . ......................... 29

Overview of BMW Limited Warranties .................................. 30

New Vehicle Limited Warranty — 2008 Models

(Valid Only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) . ............................. 31

Warrantor .....................................................31

Warranty Period .................................................31

Warranty Begins .................................................31

Warranty Coverage ...............................................31

Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas .......................................31

Other Items ....................................................31

General .......................................................32

Limited Warranty — Rust Perforation 2008 Models . . . . . ................... 33

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE: ........................................33

Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty

(Valid only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) .............................. 34

What Is Not Covered ..............................................35

General .......................................................35

Federal Emissions Performance Warranty

(Valid only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) .............................. 36

California Emission Control Warranty Statement*

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations ................................ 38

Manufacturers Warranty Coverage: ....................................38

Owners Warranty Responsibilities: .....................................38

California Emission Control System Limited Warranty* ..................... 39

What Is Not Covered ..............................................40

General .......................................................40

California Emission Warranty Parts List .................................41

Notice ........................................................ 41

Tire Warranty Statement ........................................... 41

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2008 BMW ALPINA B7

BMW Ultimate Service™

BMW Ultimate Service leads the industry in pro-

viding owners with incredible value and peace of

mind. This service includes:

䉯 The BMW Maintenance Program: No-cost

factory-recommended maintenance for

4 years/50,000 miles from the original in-ser-

vice date, whichever comes first.

䉯 BMW Roadside Assistance: No-cost 24/7

on-the-road assistance for 4 years/unlimited

miles from the original in-service date. Also

includes alternate transportation and trip-in-

terruption benefits as well as trip routing ser-

vices.

䉯 New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Limited cov-

erage for defects in materials and workman-

ship for 4 years/50,000 miles from the original

in-service date, whichever comes first.

Repairs will only be made at authorized BMW

centers using Original BMW Parts.

The BMW Maintenance Program

The BMW Maintenance Program is a benefit

designed to help reduce the cost of ownership.

The program has been devised with the follow-

ing objectives: to maximize vehicle safety, reli-

ability, and resale value by minimizing

breakdowns resulting from wear, and minimizing

cost and inconvenience by computing mainte-

nance intervals based upon the specific manner

in which each individual vehicle is driven.

2008 BMW ALPINA B7 vehicles purchased from

any authorized BMW center in the United States

or Puerto Rico are covered by the BMW Mainte-

nance Program for 48 months or 50,000 miles,

whichever occurs first. Coverage begins on the

date of first retail sale or the date the vehicle is

first placed into service as a sales demonstrator,

service loaner (SLP) or company vehicle, which-

ever is earlier.

Any authorized BMW center in the United

States or Puerto Rico will perform the sched-

uled maintenance services on your vehicle at no

expense to you.

Coverage

The BMW Maintenance Program covers all fac-

tory recommended maintenance, as determined

by the Condition Based Service (CBS) system.

Additional items that need replacement due to

normal wear and tear, and that are not covered

by the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty -

such as brake pads, brake rotors, and wiper

blade inserts - are included, provided wear and

tear exceeds BMW wear limits. Any adjustments

required due to normal operating conditions are

also included. See pages5-6ofthis booklet

for additional information.

Exclusions from coverage include the following:

䉯 Items reimbursable under your New Vehicle

Limited Warranty

䉯 Gasoline

䉯 Windshield washer additive (except when in

conjunction with scheduled maintenance)

䉯 Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance and

rotation

䉯 Wear and tear of soft trim items, such as:

seats, carpets, moldings, headliner, door pan-

els and all chrome trim

䉯 Damage detected when performing the rust

perforation inspection

䉯 Damage which results from negligence,

improper operation of the vehicle, wear and

tear or deterioration due to driving habits or

conditions, improper repair, environmental

influences, flood, accident or fire damage,

road salt corrosion, alteration, installation of

non-genuine BMW accessories, or use of

improper, poor quality or contaminated fuel

䉯 Altered or unreadable Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) or odometer irregularities or

vehicles where the true mileage cannot be

determined

䉯 Maintenance or repair after the vehicle is

deemed a total loss

䉯 Maintenance or repairs performed by other

than an Authorized BMW center within the

United States or Puerto Rico

䉯 Vehicles used in competitive events

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䉯 Oil changes performed outside the recom-

mended maintenance intervals as indicated

by the Service Interval Display

Maintenance Upgrade Option

Please contact your authorized BMW center for

information and availability on the optional Main-

tenance Program Upgrade for coverage up to

6 years and 100,000 miles

Intervals

Time intervals should be followed using the

maintenance intervals as indicated by the BMW

Service Interval Display.

Maintenance intervals on motor vehicles have

conventionally been specified based upon accu-

mulated mileage. However, driving conditions

have a major influence on routine maintenance

requirements; distance traveled is only one of

the significant factors. A vehicle driven for

50,000 miles of short trips in the city with

numerous cold starts, prolonged periods of

idling, stop-and-go driving, and high engine

speeds during acceleration requires more fre-

quent maintenance intervals than a vehicle

driven for 50,000 miles for long distances at low

engine speeds primarily at operating tempera-

ture.

The advanced technologies at BMW have led to

the development of the unique BMW Condition

Based Service (CBS) system which computes

the actual optimum maintenance requirements

based not only upon the accumulated mileage,

but taking into account important factors such

as high or low engine speeds, short or long trip

driving, and condition of the engine oil and

brake pads.

Condition Based Service (CBS)

CBS is a further development of the Service

Interval Indicator System. Sensors and sophisti-

cated algorithms take even more detailed

account of the various conditions of vehicle use.

The remaining times for selected maintenance

tasks as well as any legally prescribed dates are

displayed to you individually:

䉯 Engine oil

䉯 Brakes - front and rear separately

䉯 Microfilter

䉯 Brake fluid

䉯 Spark plugs

䉯 Vehicle check

䉯 Required State Inspection(s)

CBS thus determines the current and future

maintenance requirements. This data can also

be read from the vehicle key by your BMW Ser-

vice Advisor and used to propose the optimum

scope of maintenance.

Disconnecting the battery during periods

of long-term storage will interrupt the

calculation of time-based services. Have all

items requiring time-based maintenance, such

as brake fluid and possibly also the engine oil

and microfilter, brought up to date by your BMW

center. Also see the section on battery care on

page 16 of this statement.

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Service Interval Display

Info Display screen contents

The distance remaining until your next service

briefly appears when you switch on the ignition.

The Info Display immediately switches to

its compute mode when you press one of

the two buttons in the turn signal indicator

lever.

Control Display screen contents

The current Status of Service items determined

by the CBS are shown in the Control Display.

You can view additional information on service

and maintenance procedures by selecting the

OB data menu.

1. Select and confirm

2. Select Service and confirm your entry

3. The display shows a list of selected service

and maintenance procedures, as well as any

required state inspections.

Red Sectors

The service deadline has already passed.

Yellow Sectors

The deadline for service or a state inspection is

approaching. Please contact your BMW center

for an appointment.

Green Lamps

No service is currently required.

You can request more detailed information on

every entry.

Turn the controller to scroll through the list, then

confirm the selected entry.

Confirm to exit the list.

Symbols

No service is currently required.

The service deadline has already passed.

The deadline for service or a state inspec-

tion is approaching. Please contact your

BMW center for an appointment.

The current service status is automatically

saved in the vehicle’s ignition key. The Service

Advisor at your BMW center has a device called

a key reader. When your Service Advisor inserts

your key into the key reader, all pertinent vehicle

and servicing data will be available, and a cus-

tomized maintenance checklist is printed out

based on the specific operations called for by

the Condition Based Service.

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1200 Mile Service

The engine in your BMW ALPINA B7 is a race-

bred engine design which includes increased

power output and maximum engine speeds. The

increased power output also affects other major

drivetrain components. The 1200 Mile Service

requires changing the oil in the engine, as well

as in the differential.

Special Note

The maintenance requirements for your vehicle

are determined dynamically by the Condition

Based Service (CBS) system . The maintenance

items stated herein reflect the latest information

available at the time of the printing of this state-

ment, and are subject to change. The most cur-

rent maintenance recommendations are

available from your authorized BMW center.

The performance of certain subsequent mainte-

nance elements, as required by the BMW New

Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be specified at

intervals computed by the BMW Service Interval

Indicator as follows:

䉯 Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed

with the engine at operating temperature.

Note: Change oil at least once a year.

All 2008 model year BMW ALPINA B7 vehicles

are factory-filled with a mineral based “break-in”

engine oil. At the first engine oil service (approx-

imately 1200 miles), the break-in oil is drained

and replaced with BMW High Performance Syn-

thetic Oil. This oil is specified for the service life

of the vehicle. At the time of the printing of this

booklet, the following oils are strongly recom-

mended and approved by BMW:

䉯 BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil

(BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866)

䉯 Castrol SYNTEC 0W-30 Synthetic Oil

BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils for

inclusion in our list of recommended engine oils.

For the most current list of synthetic oils, please

contact your BMW center, or call BMW of North

America, LLC at 1 800 831-1117. You can also

obtain this information from our website,

www.bmwusa.com/.

BMW recommends that you check your engine

oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If

you need to add oil between oil changes and

are unable to obtain BMW High Performance

Synthetic Oil or another special oil on the list,

use a synthetic oil with an API rating of SH or

higher.

The following maintenance elements must be

performed at the mileage/time stated (time

intervals begin from the vehicles production

date):

䉯 Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every

two years, or when specified by CBS.

䉯 Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor

deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and

must therefore be replaced at 120,000 miles

to maximize vehicle fuel economy and mini-

mize exhaust pollution.

䉯 Spark Plug Service: Replace at 30,000 miles,

or when specified by CBS.

䉯 The engine coolant has a lifetime rating and

does not need to be changed.

For your convenience, you may also wish to

have your BMW center perform any necessary

operations to fulfill any state inspection require-

ments in your area concurrent with the mainte-

nance elements specified above during other

repairs. Should you request more frequent

maintenance service, the cost of these ser-

vices will not be covered by the Maintenance

Program.

BMW has applied the most modern technologi-

cal advances not only to the design and produc-

tion of your vehicle, but also to computing of the

optimum maintenance interval for your type of

operations and driving style. Your BMW center

has made a substantial investment in unique

BMW special service tools to enable his BMW

factory trained service technicians to perform

quality repairs on your BMW in minimal time.

Your service technician looks forward to serving

your every service need and to help maximize

your satisfaction with your BMW, its longevity,

and resale value.

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Quality Certification I

For a detailed list of items inspected, refer to the

Quality Certification I form provided to the

Owner at time of delivery. A copy of the form is

on file at the selling BMW center.

Maintenance Summary

The Condition Based Service (CBS) system will

determine the requirement for performance of

the maintenance services described on this and

the following page. These services may be

required either individually or in conjunction with

other maintenance services.

1200 Mile Service (Breaking-In

Period)

Maintenance work:

䉯 Brief diagnostic test

䉯 Change the engine oil and filter element

䉯 Check intake hoses, charge air hoses and

charge air cooler for fit

䉯 Change oil in rear-axle final drive

Final inspection/test drive:

䉯 Brakes, steering

䉯 Indicator and warning lights, Check Control

Standard Operations

Maintenance work:

䉯 Brief diagnostic test

䉯 Verify Check Control messages

䉯 Check indicator and warning lights

䉯 Reset CBS display

Engine Oil

Maintenance work:

䉯 Change the engine oil and oil filter. We rec-

ommend BMW High Performance 5W-30

Synthetic Oil P/N 07 51 0 017 866. Alter-

nately, Castrol SYNTEC 0W-30 Synthetic oil.

䉯 Change the rear differential fluid

䉯 Change air filter element

䉯 Parking brake: check function

Microfilter

Maintenance work:

䉯 Automatic air conditioning: Replace microfilter

Front Brake

Maintenance work:

䉯 Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact

points in calipers

䉯 Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if

necessary replace at extra charge*

Rear Brake

Maintenance work:

䉯 Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact

points in calipers

䉯 Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if

necessary replace at extra charge*

䉯 Parking brake: Check condition, brake lining

thickness and function, if necessary replace

at extra charge*

*Unless covered by Maintenance Program

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Vehicle Check

Maintenance work:

䉯 Operations listed in “Supercharger” section

䉯 Check operation of horn, headlight flasher

and hazard warning flashers

䉯 Check instrument and control lighting and

heater/air-conditioning blower

䉯 Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up,

license plate, interior (incl. map, reading

lights), glovebox, flashlight, luggage area

lights

䉯 Safety belts: check condition and function

䉯 Check windshield wiper and washer jet

positions

䉯 Body: check for corrosion (except cavities)

䉯 Tires: check tread depth, wear pattern, outer

condition, inflation pressure (also spare tire). If

necessary, correct pressure (also spare tire)

䉯 Wheels: check outer wheel rims for visible

signs of damage

䉯 Battery: check state of charge (magic eye)

and charge if required

䉯 Power steering reservoir: check fluid level

䉯 Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn

covers, obvious damage or attachment of

stickers

䉯 Rear-view mirrors

䉯 Coolant: check fluid level and concentration

䉯 Windshield washer and intensive cleaning

system: check protection level, fluid level, top

if necessary

䉯 Brake system connections and lines: check

for leaks, damage and correct positioning

䉯 Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. transmis-

sion, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust system),

check for damage, leaks and corrosion

䉯 Steering components: check for clearance,

leaks, damage and wear

䉯 Reset the Run Flat indicator

䉯 Final Inspection: Road test with check of

–Brakes

– Steering

– Shock absorbers (visual)

– Transmission

Supercharger

Maintenance work:

䉯 Check the radial supercharger for noise and

leaks

䉯 Check the centrifugal coupling of the radial

compressor at 60,000 miles for wear, and

replace if necessary at extra charge*

䉯 Check the intake duct, charge air cooler duct

and charge air cooler for firm seating

䉯 Check the charge air cooler module externally

for soiling, and clean if necessary at extra

charge*

䉯 Check the drive belt of the radial super-

charger for damage and wear, replace radial

supercharger belt at intervals of 60,000 miles

Brake Fluid

Maintenance work:

䉯 Replace brake fluid

Spark Plugs

Maintenance work:

䉯 Replace spark plugs at intervals of

30,000 miles

Automatic Transmission

Maintenance work:

䉯 Replace ATF at intervals of 100,000 miles

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Emission Control Maintenance

Schedule

The maintenance schedule as shown is required

for the proper functioning of the emission con-

trol systems for optimum vehicle performance

and fuel economy.

Basic Engine

Engine oil As specified by CBS

Engine oil filter As specified by CBS

Fuel System

Air filter As specified by CBS

Ignition System

Spark plugs As specified by CBS

Emission Control

Components

Oxygen sensor Replace at intervals

of 120,000 miles

Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor

deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and must

therefore be replaced to maximize vehicle fuel

economy and minimize exhaust pollution.

Evidence Of Maintenance Work

This BMW Service and Warranty Information

Booklet should be presented to your BMW cen-

ter when maintenance is required. Make sure

that confirmation of maintenance work is always

entered in this Service and Warranty Information

Statement. You may need this for any warranty

claims that become necessary, and later on as

evidence that your car has been given the cor-

rect and regular maintenance that justifies its

resale or trade-in value.

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Battery Care

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 engines charging system will not

maintain the battery. Insufficient use of the vehi-

cle could result in short term starting problems

and in the long term could damage the battery.

In case the car is not operated for several weeks

it is advisable to:

䉯 slide battery switch to Off position. Refer to

Battery Switch in vehicle owners manual.

䉯 consider using a proper trickle charger, fol-

lowing the charger manufacturer’s instruc-

tions, to maintain the battery’s state of

charge; or

䉯 consult your BMW center regarding battery

removal. 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.

Corrosion Protection

Extensive corrosion protection measures imple-

mented by BMW now make it possible to offer a

twelve-year unlimited mileage anti-corrosion

warranty against rust perforation on your vehicle

provided that the vehicle is maintained in accor-

dance with the provisions of the New Vehicle

Limited Warranty as outlined in the Warranty

Section of this Booklet (page 31).

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 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.

Requirements for maintaining the 12- year

unlimited mileage anti-corrosion warranty are

outlined in the Warranty Section of this Booklet

(page 33).

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 ser-

vice 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.

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