2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 196

Maintenance The BMW Maintenance System > Spark plugs > Vehicle check > Legally required tests depending on local regulations Service data in remote control Your vehicle stores this information continuously in the remote control while the vehicle is being driven. After accessing the data stored in the remote control, your BMW Service Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of service procedures for your own individual vehicle. For this reason, when you take your vehicle in for service, you should give the BMW Service Advisor the remote control last used to drive it. Make sure the date in the iDrive is always set correctly, refer to page 83; otherwise, the effectiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured.< The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The service schedule also includes operations related to the vehicle's comfort and convenience features, such as replacement of the filters for the inside air. The ultimate objective is to ensure economical maintenance by providing the ideal service for your vehicle. Should the day come when you decide to sell your BMW, you will find that a complete dealer service history is an asset of inestimable value. CBS Condition Based Service Sensors and special algorithms take the different driving conditions of your BMW into account. Condition Based Service uses this to determine the current and future service requirements. By letting you define a service and maintenance regimen that reflects your own individual requirements, the system builds the basis for trouble-free driving. You can set the Control Display to show remaining distances and times of selected maintenance intervals and legally mandated deadlines, refer to page 77: > Engine oil > Brakes, front and rear separately > Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter > Brake fluid Please consult your Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for additional information on service requirements. Have service and repair operations performed at your BMW center. Take the time to ensure that these service procedures are confirmed by entries in your vehicle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These entries verify that your vehicle has received the specified regular maintenance, and may also be required when submitting warranty claims.< 195 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance