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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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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