Table of Contents
Maintenance Program................................................................................................................. 1
Maintenance System................................................................................................................ 2-3
Quality Certification I ................................................................................................................... 4
1200 Mile Service ........................................................................................................................ 4
Unscheduled Maintenance......................................................................................................... 4
Engine Oil Service ....................................................................................................................... 5
Inspection I ............................................................................................................................... 6-7
Inspection II .................................................................................................................................. 8
Brake Fluid, Oxygen Sensor, Spark Plug Services ..................................................................... 8
Special Maintenance Record......................................................................................................9
Scheduled Maintenance, Oil Service Record ......................................................................10-12
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................ 13
Battery Care ............................................................................................................................... 14
Corrosion Protection................................................................................................................. 14
Body Inspection ....................................................................................................................15-20
Customer Assistance Information ............................................................................................. 21
Customer Assistance Notification ............................................................................................. 22
BMW Import Processing Centers .............................................................................................. 22
Special Programs...................................................................................................................... 22
Roadside Assistance
– Owner's Eligibility ................................................................................................................... 23
– Getting Started ........................................................................................................................ 23
– Calling for Assistance ............................................................................................................. 23
– Dispatch Service .................................................................................................................... 24
– On-Site Assistance ................................................................................................................. 24
– Lock Out .................................................................................................................................. 24
– Towing Service ....................................................................................................................... 24
– Sign-and-Drive....................................................................................................................... 24
– Trip Interruption Benefits ......................................................................................................... 24
– Car Rental Discounts ............................................................................................................. 25
– Auto Valet Service ................................................................................................................... 25
– Personalized Trip Routing ...................................................................................................... 25
– Exclusions .............................................................................................................................. 25
Summary of BMW Limited Warranties ...................................................................................... 26
New Vehicle Limited Warranty .............................................................................................27-28
Limited Warranty Rust Perforation ............................................................................................ 29
Federal Emission System Defect Warranty ..........................................................................30-31
Federal Emission Performance Warranty ............................................................................32-33
California Emission Control Warranty Statement ..................................................................... 34
California Emission Control System Limited Warranty..........................................................35-37
Notice of Owner/Address Change ............................................................................................ 38
Tire Warranty Statement ............................................................................................................ 38
3 The performance of certain subsequent
maintenance elements, as required by the
BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be
specified at intervals computed by the BMW
service interval indicator as follows:
– Oil Service: Engine oil changed with the
engine at operating temperature. Note:
change oil at least once a year. Your BMW is
factory-equipped with a newly-developed
synthetic engine oil. At the time of the
printing of this booklet the only approved
engine oils are:
Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60
Synthetic, or Castrol Formula RS 10W-60
Synthetic (BMW part number 07 51 0 009
420). BMW is evaluating various synthetic
oils for inclusion in our list of recommended
motor oils.
For the most current list of synthetic oils,
please contact your BMW center, or call
BMW of North America at 1-800-831-1117.
You can also obtain this information from
our website, www.bmwusa.com/.
It is recommended to check engine oil level
whenever fuel is added to the vehicle.
If you need to add oil between oil changes
and are unable to obtain BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil, Mobil 1 or
another special oil on the list, use a
synthetic oil with an API rating of SJ or
higher.
– Inspection I: Major vehicle maintenance
as specified in the following pages under
Inspection I.
– Inspection II: Additional major vehicle
maintenance as specified in the following
pages under Inspection II.
The following maintenance elements must
be performed at the mileage/time stated
(time intervals begin from the vehicle’s
production date):
– Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid
every two years.– Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced every 100,000
miles to maximize vehicle fuel economy
and minimize exhaust pollution. The
replacement of the oxygen sensor is
required under the terms of the appli-
cable BMW emission system warranties.
– Spark Plug Service: Replace spark plugs
every Inspection II). Your BMW is equipped
with platinum-tipped spark plugs. These
allow a longer service life than conven-
tional spark plugs.
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
requirements in your area concurrent with the
maintenance elements specified above during
other repairs.
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 correct and regular
maintenance that justifies its resale or trade-in
value.
BMW has applied the most modern techno-
logical advances not only to the design and
production 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.
He/she looks forward to serving your every
service need and to help maximize your
satisfaction with your BMW, its longevity, and
resale value.
M3
Replace air cleaner element. (Note: Reduce replacement interval in
dusty operating conditions).
Replace spark plugs.
Undercarriage
Replace transmission fluid.
Replace differential oil.
Inspection II
Includes all items listed under Inspection I, and the following checks
and maintenance operations.
Engine Compartment
8
Brake Fluid Service
Replace brake fluid every 2 years (time interval begins from the
vehicle’s production date).
Oxygen Sensor Service
Replace Oxygen Sensor every 100,000 miles.
M-Mobility System Service
Replace sealant cartridge every 3 years.
9
Speedometer
(Odometer Memory)
changed:
Mileage
DateSpeedometer
(Odometer Memory)
changed:
Mileage
Date
Record of M-Mobility
Record of Spark Plug Record of Oxygen Record of brake/ System Sealant
Replacement Sensor replacement clutch fluid changes cartridge changes
(Every Insp. II) (Every 100,000 Miles) (Every 2 years) (Every 3 years)
Date MileageDate MileageDate Date
The maintenance schedule as shown
is required for the proper functioning
of the emission control systems for
optimum vehicle performance and fuel
economy.
Abbreviations:
I - Inspect
R - Replace part(s) and/or fluid listed
Basic Engine
Engine oil....................................................
Engine oil filter..........................................
Fuel System
Air filter.......................................................
Ignition System
Spark plugs...............................................
Emission Control Components
Oxygen sensor..........................................
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule M3
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.
The mileage interval varies according to individual driving conditions and is determined by the
service interval indicator.
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Oil Service
Inspection I
Oil Service
Inspection II
RRR R
RRR R
R
R
Replace at intervals of
100,000 milesM3
33 Certification and Compliance Division (6405J),
Warranty Claims, Environmental Protection
Agency, Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylva-
nia Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.
The following systems are covered by the
Federal Emission Performance Warranty for a
period of two years or 24,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. The specific systems may vary
according to model, therefore, all of the
systems listed may not be used on your
vehicle. For assistance in determining which
systems and specific components within these
systems apply to your vehicle, please contact
your BMW center.
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
FUEL METERING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION
SYSTEM (PCV)
FUEL EVAPORATIVE CONTROL SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM
ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
SENSORS/DEVICES
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD)
RELATED PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
ABOVE SYSTEMS
The following components and/or system are/
is covered under the Federal Emission
Performance Warranty for a period of 8 years
or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (INCLUDING
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM)
For assistance in determining coverage of the
specific components of the on-board
diagnostic system, please contact your BMW
center.
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California Emission Warranty
Parts List
The following components are covered for
defects by the California Emission Control
System Limited Warranty for a period of 7
years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes
first. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS
OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
For assistance in determining which parts
are covered by this warranty, please contact
your authorized BMW center or the BMW NA
Customer Relations Department at 1-800-
831-1117 or through our website at
www.bmwusa.com. You may obtain further
information concerning the emissions
warranty or report violations of warranty
terms, by contacting Air Resources Board
(ARB), Mobile Source Division, 9528 Telstar
Avenue, P.O. Box 8001, El Monte, CA 91731.
Please include the title of the BMW service
department head and telephone number.
M3 coupe,
M3
COMPONENTconvertible
INTAKE AIR COLLECTOR (PLENUM) •
INTAKE MANIFOLD
THROTTLE BODY AND GASKET
VANOS CAMSHAFT POSITION CONTROLLER
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
IDLE SPEED CONTROL VALVE
FUEL RAIL
KNOCK SENSOR
FUEL TANK
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH CATALYST
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER