2007 BMW 3 SERIES transmission

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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New Vehicle Limited Warranty -
2007 Models (Valid Only in the
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2007 U.S. specification vehi-
cles distributed by BMW NA or sold through the
BMW NA European Delivery Program against
defects in materials or workmanship to the first
retail purchaser, and each subsequent purchaser.
Warranty Period
The warranty period is 48 months or 50,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
Warranty Begins
This warranty begins on the date of first retail
sale, or the date the vehicle is first placed in
service as a demonstrator or company vehi-
cle, whichever is earlier.
Warranty Coverage
To obtain service under this warranty, the vehicle
must be brought, upon discovery of a defect in
material or workmanship, to the workshop of any
authorized BMW center, during normal business
hours. The BMW center will, without charge for
parts or labor, either repair or replace the defec-
tive part(s) using new or authorized remanufac-
tured parts. The decision to repair or replace said
part(s) is solely the prerogative of BMW NA. Parts
for which replacements are made become the
property of BMW NA.
In all cases, a reasonable time must be allowed
for warranty repairs to be completed after the
vehicle is received by the BMW center.
Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas
Safety belts are covered under the BMW New
Vehicle Limited Warranty for defects in material
or workmanship for a period of 10 years, unlim-
ited mileage from the date of purchase. In order
to be eligible for this coverage, the vehicle must
be a new car retailed in the State of Kansas and
the repair performed by an authorized BMW cen-
ter in Kansas.
Towing/Other Owner Benefits
A 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program is avail-
able to every BMW owner during the new vehicle
warranty period.
Roadside assistance and other owner benefits
are available by calling:
1 800 332-4269
For additional details on towing and other owner
benefits please refer to the BMW Roadside
Assistance section of this Statement (page 26).
Other Items
Wheel alignment, balancing and wiper blade
inserts are covered up to 2,000 miles.
Items which are subject to wear and tear or
deterioration due to driving habits or condi-
tions, such as brake pads/linings, brake
discs, clutch disc, pressure plate, filters,
upholstery, trim and chrome items, paint fin-
ish, drive belts, glass, and similar items, are
specifically limited to defects in material or
workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to the following:
Damage which results from negligence, improper
operation of the vehicle, improper repair, lack of
or improper maintenance, environmental influ-
ences, flood, accident or fire damage, road salt
corrosion, or use of improper or contaminated
fuel.
Damage to the engine, transmission or any
related component caused by improper shifting
of the transmission.
Maintenance services and parts when replaced
during maintenance such as spark plugs, lubri-
cants, fluids, engine tuneup parts, replacement
of filters, coolant, and refrigerant.
Failure to maintain the vehicle properly in accor-
dance with the instructions in the Owners Man-
ual or the Service section of this Statement, that
results in the failure of any part of the vehicle.
Modification of the vehicle or installation of any
performance accessories or components
attached to the vehicle which alters the original
engineering and/or operating specifications or
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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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