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
Brakes - front and rear separately
Microfilter
Brake fluid
Spark plugs
Vehicle check
Required State Inspection(s)
CBS thus determines the current and future
maintenance requirements. This data can also be
read from the vehicle key by your BMW Service
Advisor and used to propose the optimum scope
of maintenance.
Have maintenance and repair work performed by
your BMW center. Make sure that the mainte-
nance work is stamped in this Service and War-
ranty Information Statement. These entries are
the evidence of regular maintenance of your vehi-
cle and a requirement for warranty claims.
Disconnecting the battery during periods
of long-term storage will interrupt the
calculation of time-based services. Have all items
requiring time-based maintenance, such as
brake fluid and possibly also the engine oil and
microfilter, brought up to date by your BMW cen-
ter. Also see the section on battery care on page
15 of this statement.
Service Interval Display
Info Display screen contents
The distance remaining until your next service
briefly appears when you switch on the ignition.
The Info Display immediately switches to
its compute mode when you press one of
the two buttons in the turn signal indicator
lever.
Control Display screen contents
The current Status of Service items determined
by the CBS are shown in the Control Display.
You can view additional information on service
and maintenance procedures by selecting the
OB data menu.
1.Select and confirm
2. Select “Service” and confirm your entry
3. The display shows a list of selected service
and maintenance procedures, as well as any
required state inspections.
Red Sectors
The service deadline has already passed.
Yellow Sectors
The deadline for service or a state inspection is
approaching. Please contact your BMW center
for an appointment.
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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.
Your service technician looks forward to serving
your every service need and to help maximize
your satisfaction with your BMW, its longevity,
and resale value.
Quality Certification I
For a detailed list of items inspected, refer to the
Quality Certification I form provided to the Owner
at time of delivery. A copy of the form is on file at
the selling BMW center.
Special Note
The maintenance requirements for your vehicle
are determined dynamically by the Condition
Based Service (CBS) system. The maintenance
items stated herein reflect the latest information
available at the time of the printing of this state-
ment, and are subject to change. The most cur-
rent maintenance recommendations are available
from your authorized BMW center.
Maintenance summary
The Condition Based Service (CBS) system will
determine the requirement for performance of
the maintenance services described on this and
the following page. These services may be
required either individually or in conjunction with
other maintenance services.
Standard operations
Maintenance work
•Brief diagnostic test
•Verify Check Control messages
•Check indicator and warning lights
•Reset CBS display
Engine oil
Maintenance work
•Change the engine oil and oil filter. We recom-
mend BMW High Performance 5W-30 Syn-
thetic Oil P/N 07 51 0 017 866.
•After every 3rd engine oil change: Intake air
cleaner: replace air filter element (reduce
replacement interval in dusty operating
conditions).
•Parking brake: check function and pre-burnish
Microfilter
Maintenance work
•Replace ventilation microfilter
Front brake
Maintenance work
•Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact
points in calipers.
•Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if
necessary replace at extra charge*
Rear brake
Maintenance work
•Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact
points in calipers.
•Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if
necessary replace at extra charge*
•Parking brake: Check condition, brake lining
thickness and function, if necessary replace at
extra charge*.
*Unless covered by Maintenance Program
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Emission Control Maintenance
Schedule
The maintenance schedule as shown is required
for the proper functioning of the emission control
systems for optimum vehicle performance and
fuel economy.
Basic Engine
Engine oil As specified by CBS
Engine oil filter As specified by CBS
Fuel System
Air filter As specified by CBS
Ignition System
Spark plugs As specified by CBS
Emission Control
Components
Oxygen sensor (except
SULEV)120,000 miles
Oxygen sensor:
SULEV(PZEV)150,000 miles
Battery Care
If your car is driven only for short distances of
less than 10 miles over a prolonged period of
time, without an occasional drive at highway
speeds, the engines charging system will not
maintain the battery. Insufficient use of the vehi-
cle could result in short term starting problems
and in the long term could damage the battery.
In case the car is not operated for several weeks
it is advisable to:
a. consider using a proper trickle charger, follow-
ing the charger manufacturers instructions, to
maintain the batterys state of charge; or
b. consult your BMW center regarding battery
removal. Once removed, the battery must be
charged and stored in a cool, dry place where
it can be protected from freezing. If the battery
will be stored for over 3 months, it must be
recharged every 3 months, or else it will
become damaged and useless.
Please consult with your BMW center for further
guidance and information.
Corrosion Protection
Extensive corrosion protection measures imple-
mented by BMW now make it possible to offer a
twelve-year unlimited milage anti-corrosion war-
ranty against rust perforation on your vehicle pro-
vided that the vehicle is maintained in
accordance with the provisions of the New Vehi-
cle Limited Warranty as outlined in the Warranty
Section of this Booklet (page 31).
The major degree of corrosion protection is due
to the electrophoretic dip painting process which
cathodically deposits paint particles on all body
parts, attracting paint particles into the minutest
cavities or seams. Body parts are designed to
provide optimum corrosion protection.
During manufacture, exterior body parts receive
an additional corrosion protection coat. Hood,
trunk, doors and other body parts are coated with
PVC and sealed from the outside.
All floor panels receive a resilient coating of PVC
for maximum protection against damage due to
stones, etc.
Corrosion protection materials tested over many
years are applied to the surfaces of cavities and
to the entire underside of the vehicle during and
after assembly.
Requirements for maintaining the 12-year unlim-
ited mileage anti-corrosion warranty are outlined
in the Warranty Section of this Booklet (page 32).
Restoring corrosion protection
Please take care that anti-corrosion material is
replaced when your car is repaired after body or
chassis damage.
BMW will not accept any liability for any parts
and accessories not approved by BMW.
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