Table of Contents
Page
Models Covered in this Booklet....................................... 1
Introduction (for SULEV (PZEV) only) . . ................................. 1
The BMW Maintenance Program - All 2007 3 Series . ....................... 1
Coverage ......................................................1
Maintenance Intervals..............................................1
Exclusions from coverage...........................................2
Maintenance Upgrade Option.........................................2
Maintenance Program.............................................. 2
The BMW Maintenance Program...................................... 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....................................................4
Quality Certification I...............................................5
Special Note....................................................5
Maintenance summary............................................. 5
Standard operations...............................................5
Engine oil......................................................5
Microfilter......................................................5
Frontbrake .....................................................5
Rearbrake......................................................5
Vehicle Check...................................................6
Brake fluid......................................................6
Spark plugs.....................................................6
Automatic Transmission............................................6
Evidence of maintenance work....................................... 7
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule............................... 15
BatteryCare .................................................... 15
Corrosion Protection............................................. 15
Restoring corrosion protection.......................................15
Underbody maintenance...........................................16
Body Inspection................................................. 17
Customer Assistance Information.................................... 23
Customer Assistance - Notification ................................... 23
BBB Auto Line..................................................24
California Residents..............................................24
Special Programs................................................ 26
Vehicle Check
Maintenance work
•Check operation of horn, headlight flasher and
hazard warning flashers.
•Check instrument and control lighting and
heater/air-conditioning blower.
•Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up,
license plate, interior (incl. map, reading lights),
glovebox, flashlight, luggage area lights.
•Safety belts: check condition and function.
•Check windshield wiper and washer jet
positions.
•Body: check for corrosion (except cavities).
•Tires: check tread depth, wear pattern, outer
condition, inflation pressure. If necessary, cor-
rect pressure.
•Initialize run-flat indicator.
•Battery: check state of charge (magic eye) and
charge if required.
•Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level.
•Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn
covers, obvious damage or attachment of
stickers.
•Rear-view mirrors
•Coolant: check fluid level and concentration.
•Windshield washer and intensive cleaning sys-
tem: check protection level, fluid level, top if
necessary.
•Brake system connections and lines: check for
leaks, damage and correct positioning
•Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. transmis-
sion, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust system),
check for damage, leaks and corrosion
•Steering components: check for clearance,
leaks, damage and wear
•Final Inspection: Road test with check of -
Brakes, including burnishing of parking brake
pads - Steering - Shock absorbers (visual) -
Transmission
Brake fluid
Maintenance work
•Replace brake fluid
Spark plugs
Maintenance work
•Replace spark plugs as specified by CBS.
Automatic Transmission
Maintenance work
•Replace ATF at intervals of 100,000 miles
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