BMW 5 E39 owners manual page 6

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6n For your own safety Important safety information! Installation and operation of non-BMW Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels approved accessories such as alarms, containing up to 10% ethanol or For your own safety, use genuine parts radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxy- and accessories approved by BMW. wheels, suspension components, brake gen by weight (that is, 15% MTBE or When you purchase accessories tested dust shields, telephones (including 3% methanol plus an equivalent and approved by BMW and Original operation of any portable cellular phone amount of co-solvent) will not void the BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire from within the vehicle without using an applicable warranties with respect to the assurance that they have been externally-mounted antenna) or trans- defects in materials or workmanship. thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure ceiver equipment (for instance, CBs, Field experience has indicated signifi-optimum performance when installed walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar ac- cant differences in fuel quality (volatility, on your vehicle. cessories) may cause extensive da- composition, additives, etc.) among ga- BMW warrants these parts to be free mage to the vehicle, compromise its solines offered for sale in the United from defects in material and workman- safety, interfere with the vehicle's elec- States and Canada. The use of poor- ship. trical system, or affect the validity of the quality fuels may result in driveability, BMW will not accept any liability for BMW Limited Warranty. Visit your BMW starting and stalling problems, espe- damage resulting from installation of center for additional information.< cially under certain environmental con-parts and accessories not approved by Maintenance, replacement, or re- ditions, such as high ambient tempera- BMW. pair of the emission control de- ture and high altitude. BMW cannot test every product from vices and systems may be performed Should you encounter driveability pro- other manufacturers to verify if it can be by any automotive repair establishment blems that you suspect could be rela- used on a BMW safely and without risk or individual using any certified auto- ted to the fuel you are using, we recom-to either the vehicle, its operation, or its motive part.< mend that you respond by switching to occupants. a recognized high-quality brand. Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories Symbol on vehicle parts Failure to comply with these recom- and other products approved by BMW, mendations may result in unscheduled together with professional advice on Indicates that you should consult maintenance. using these items, are available from all the relevant section of this Follow the relevant safety rules when BMW centers. Owner's Manual for information on a you are handling gasoline.< particular part or assembly. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 420 - © 01/01 BMW Group

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