2007 BMW 3 SERIES catalytic converter

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.
WARNING
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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will notify you in writing of the reason(s). The
BMW center is required by law to honor the claim
if notice of denial is not received by the owner
within the specified time period.
You may obtain further information concerning
the emission warranties, or report violations of
warranty terms, by contacting the Director, Field
Operations and Support Division (6406J), Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW,
Washington, D.C. 20460.
The following systems are covered by the Fed-
eral 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 compo-
nents 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 SYSTEMSThe following components and/or system are/is
covered under the Federal Emission 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 Control
Warranty Statement* Your
Warranty Rights and Obligations
The California Air Resources Board and BMW of
North America (BMW NA) are pleased to explain
the emission control system warranty on your
2007 vehicle. In California, new motor vehicles
must be designed, built and equipped to meet
the States stringent anti-smog standards. BMW
NA must warrant the emission control system on
your vehicle for the periods of time listed below
provided there has been no abuse, neglect or
improper maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts
such as the fuel injection system, the ignition
system, catalytic converter, and engine com-
puter. Also included may be hoses, belts, con-
nectors and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, BMW NA
will repair your vehicle at no cost to you including
diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturers Warranty Coverage:
– For 3 years or 50,000 miles whichever occurs
first:
1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection,
all necessary repairs and adjustments will be
made by BMW NA to ensure that your vehicle
passes the inspection. This is your emission
control system PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced
by BMW NA. This is your short-term emis-
sion control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
– For 7 years or 70,000 miles whichever occurs
first:
If an emission-related part specially noted on
page 40 as having coverage for 7 years or
70,000 miles is defective, the part will be
repaired or replaced by BMW NA. This is your
long-term emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
Owners Warranty Responsibilities:
– As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for
the performance of the required maintenance
listed in your Owners Manual. BMW NA recom-
mends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your vehicle, but BMW NA
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor-
mance of all scheduled maintenance.
– You are responsible for presenting your vehicle
to an authorized BMW center as soon as a
problem exists. The warranty repairs should be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not
to exceed 30 days.
– As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware
that BMW NA may deny your warranty cover-
age if your vehicle or part has failed due to
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unap-
proved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your war-
ranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact:
BMW of North America, LLC
Customer Relations and Services Department
PO. Box 1227
Westwood, N.J. 07675-1227
Telephone: 1 800 831-1117
Website:
www.bmwusa.com
or the
California Air Resources Board
9528 Telstar Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
*-
The California Emissions Control System Limited
Warranty applies to all 2007 U.S. specification BMW
vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in California,
Maine, Massachusetts or Vermont. This warranty
also applies to SULEV(PZEV) models sold, leased,
and/or registered in Oregon or Washington.
SULEV(PZEV) models registered in California,
Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut,
Rhode Island and Vermont have different emissions
warranty coverage; please refer to the SULEV(PZEV)
section beginning on page 40.
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California Emission Warranty Parts
List
The following components are covered for
defects by the California Emission Control Sys-
tem Limited Warranty for a period of 7 years or
70,000 miles, whichever comes first:
Component 328i 335i
CATALYTIC
CONVERTER••
CYLINDER HEAD
COVER GASKET••
ENGINE CONTROL
MODULE••
EXHAUST
MANIFOLD GASKET••
EXHAUST
MANIFOLD
W/CATALYST•
EXHAUST PIPE
W/CATALYST••
FUEL FILLER NECK••
FUEL TANK••
HIGH PRESSURE
FUEL PUMP•
INTAKE MANIFOLD••
INTAKE MANIFOLD
ADJUSTER UNIT•
OXYGEN SENSOR••
THROTTLE BODY•
TORQUE
CONVERTER••
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL MODULE••
TURBOCHARGER•
VALVETRONIC
SENSOR••
VANOS (VVT)
ADJUSTMENT UNIT••
Notice
The National Traffic Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966 requires manufacturers to be in a position
to contact the vehicle owners when a correction
of a product defect becomes necessary. Please
fill in the attached postcard if you change your
address or purchase a used BMW.
Tire Warranty Statement
Tires are warranted by their respective manufac-
turer as detailed in the applicable tire manufac-
turers warranty statements. Instructions for
proper tire care and maintenance are contained
in the Owners Manual. Should you experience
difficulty in obtaining warranty service from a tire
manufacturer, your authorized BMW center will
assist you in resolving the difficulty.
California Emission Warranty —
SULEV (PZEV)
Certain 2007 328i models are certified to Califor-
nia’s stringent Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
(SULEV) standards and also qualify as a Partial
Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) under the Califor-
nia Air Resources Board Zero Emission Vehicle
program. In addition to very low tailpipe and zero-
evaporative emissions, this PZEV certification
includes a unique warranty when the vehicle is
registered in California, Massachusetts, Maine,
New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island or Vermont.
SULEV(PZEV) models registered in Oregon and
Washington are covered by the California Emis-
sions Warranty; this coverage is described begin-
ning on page 37.
The emission certification standard can be veri-
fied on the Vehicle Emission Control Information
label located in the engine compartment. A rep-
resentative label is shown on page 1.
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California Emission Control
Warranty Statement SULEV
(PZEV)* Your Warranty Rights and
Obligations
The California Air Resources Board and BMW of
North America (BMW NA) are pleased to explain
the emission control system warranty on your
2007 vehicle. In California, new motor vehicles
must be designed, built and equipped to meet
the States stringent anti-smog standards. BMW
NA must warrant the emission control system on
your vehicle for the periods of time listed below
provided there has been no abuse, neglect or
improper maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts
such as the fuel injection system, the ignition
system, catalytic converter, and engine com-
puter. Also included may be hoses, belts, con-
nectors and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, BMW NA
will repair your vehicle at no cost to you including
diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturers Warranty Coverage:
– For 15 years or 150,000 miles whichever
occurs first:
1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection,
all necessary repairs and adjustments will be
made by BMW NA to ensure that your vehicle
passes the inspection. This is your emission
control system PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced
by BMW NA. This is your emission control
system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
Owners Warranty Responsibilities:
– As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for
the performance of the required maintenance
listed in your Owners Manual. BMW NA recom-
mends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your vehicle, but BMW NA
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor-
mance of all scheduled maintenance.
– You are responsible for presenting your vehicle
to an authorized BMW center as soon as a
problem exists. The warranty repairs should be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not
to exceed 30 days.
– As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware
that BMW NA may deny your warranty cover-
age if your vehicle or part has failed due to
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unap-
proved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your war-
ranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact:
BMW of North America, LLC
Customer Relations and Services Department
PO. Box 1227
Westwood, N.J. 07675-1227
Telephone: 1 800 831-1117
Website:
www.bmwusa.com
or the
California Air Resources Board
9528 Telstar Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
*-The California Emissions Control System Lim-
ited Warranty SULEV (PZEV) applies to all 2007
U.S. specification BMW SULEV (PZEV) vehicles
sold, leased, and/or registered in California,
Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut,
Rhode Island or Vermont. SULEV(PZEV) models
registered in Oregon or Washington have differ-
ent emissions warranty coverage; please refer to
the California Emissions Warranty section begin-
ning on page 43.
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