2008 BMW M3 SEDAN brake fluid

Table of Contents
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BMW Ultimate Service™ ............................................ 1
The BMW Maintenance Program ...................................... 1
Coverage ......................................................1
Maintenance Upgrade Option .........................................2
Intervals .......................................................2
Condition Based Service (CBS) ....................................... 2
Service Interval Display . . .......................................... 3
Info Display screen contents .........................................3
Possible displays .................................................4
Supplementary information (vehicles with optional iDrive) ......................5
Red Sectors ....................................................5
Yellow Sectors ...................................................5
Green lamps ....................................................5
Symbols .......................................................6
Special Note ....................................................6
1200 Mile Service ................................................7
Quality Certification I ...............................................7
Maintenance Summary . ............................................ 7
Standard operations ...............................................7
Engine oil ......................................................7
Microfilter (not displayed in the CBS) ....................................7
Frontbrake .....................................................7
Rearbrake......................................................7
Vehicle Check ...................................................8
Brake fluid ......................................................8
Spark plugs (not displayed in the CBS) ..................................8
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule ................................ 8
Evidence of Maintenance Work ....................................... 8
BatteryCare .................................................... 17
Corrosion Protection ............................................. 17
Restoring corrosion protection .......................................17
Underbody maintenance ...........................................17
Body Inspection ................................................. 18
Customer Assistance Information .................................... 24
Customer Assistance - Notification ....................................24
BBB Auto Line .................................................. 25
California Residents ..............................................25
Special Programs ................................................ 27
BMW Roadside Assistance ......................................... 27
Owners Eligibility ................................................27
Getting Started .................................................28
Calling For Assistance .............................................28

Oil changes performed outside the recom-
mended maintenance intervals as indicated
by the Service Interval Display
Maintenance Upgrade Option
Please contact your authorized BMW center for
information and availability on the optional Main-
tenance Program Upgrade for coverage up to
6 years and 100,000 miles.
Intervals
Time intervals should be followed using the
maintenance interval as indicated by the BMW
Service Interval Display.
Maintenance intervals on motor vehicles have
conventionally been specified based upon accu-
mulated mileage. However, driving conditions
have a major influence on routine maintenance
requirements; distance traveled is only one of
the significant factors. A vehicle driven for
50,000 miles of short trips in the city with
numerous cold starts, prolonged periods of
idling, stop-and-go driving, and high engine
speeds during acceleration requires more fre-
quent maintenance intervals than a vehicle
driven for 50,000 miles for long distances at low
engine speeds primarily at operating
temperature.
The advanced technologies at BMW have led to
the development of the unique BMW Condition
Based Service (CBS) system which computes
the actual optimum maintenance requirements
based not only upon the accumulated mileage,
but taking into account important factors such
as high or low engine speeds, short or long trip
driving, and condition of the engine oil and
brake pads.
Condition Based Service (CBS)
CBS is a further development of the Service
Interval Indicator System. Sensors and sophisti-
cated algorithms take even more detailed
account of the various conditions of vehicle use.
The remaining times for selected maintenance
tasks as well as any legally prescribed dates are
displayed to you individually:
 Engine oil
 Brakes - front and rear separately
 Brake fluid
 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 Ser-
vice Advisor and used to propose the optimum
scope of maintenance.
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
center. Also see the section on battery care on
page 17 of this statement.
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Possible displays
1. Button for selecting functions
2. Service requirements
3. Engine oil
4. State-required safety inspection 5. Front brake pads
6. Rear brake pads
7. Brake fluid
Note 1:
The display icons for the state-required safety and emissions inspections may be deactivated
by your BMW center if the state in which your BMW is registered does not require them.
Note 2: The sequence of displayed service items may vary. The data for the next service appointment
is shown first.
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Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a legally man-
dated inspection is approaching. Please
schedule a service appointment.
The service deadline has already passed.
The current service status is automatically
saved in the vehicle’s ignition key. The Service
Advisor at your BMW center has a device called
a key reader. When your Service Advisor inserts
your key into the key reader, all pertinent vehicle
and servicing data will be available, and a cus-
tomized maintenance checklist is printed out
based on the specific operations called for by
the Condition Based Service.
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.
The performance of certain subsequent mainte-
nance elements, as required by the BMW New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be specified at
intervals computed by the BMW Service Interval
Indicator as follows:
 Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed
with the engine at operating temperature.
Note: Change oil at least once a year.
All 2008 model year M3 vehicles are factory-
filled with Castrol TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60
Synthetic Engine Oil (BMW part number
07 51 0 009 420). This is the only approved
engine oil at the time of printing of this book. BMW recommends that you check your engine
oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If
you need to add oil between oil changes and
are unable to obtain Castrol TWS Motorsport
10W-60 Synthetic, BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil or Mobil 1, use a synthetic oil with
an API rating of SH or higher.
The following maintenance elements must be
performed at the mileage/time stated (time
intervals begin from the vehicles production
date):

Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every
two years, or when specified by CBS.
 Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced every
120,000 miles to maximize vehicle fuel econ-
omy and minimize exhaust pollution.
 Spark Plug Service (not shown in CBS):
Replace at 37,000 miles.
 The engine coolant has a lifetime rating and
does not need to be changed except for sys-
tem repairs.
For your convenience, you may also wish to
have your BMW center perform any necessary
operations to fulfill any state inspection require-
ments in your area concurrent with the mainte-
nance elements specified above during other
repairs. Should you request more frequent
maintenance service, the cost of these ser-
vices will not be covered by the Maintenance
Program.
BMW has applied the most modern technologi-
cal advances not only to the design and produc-
tion of your vehicle, but also to computing of the
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 BMW fac-
tory trained service technicians to perform qual-
ity 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.
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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.
 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor.
 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
system: Check protection level, fluid level, top
if necessary.
 Check expiration date on the M Mobility Sys-
tem sealant bottle. Change sealant bottle if
needed at additional charge.
 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 (not displayed in the
CBS)
Maintenance work:
 Replace spark plugs at intervals of
37,000 miles.
Emission Control Maintenance
Schedule
The maintenance schedule as shown is required
for the proper functioning of the emission con-
trol 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 1200 miles, then every
engine oil change
Ignition System
Spark plugs 37,000 miles
Emission Control
Components
Oxygen sensor 120,000 miles
Evidence of Maintenance Work
This BMW Service and Warranty Information
Booklet should be presented to your BMW cen-
ter when maintenance is required. Make sure
that confirmation of maintenance work is always
entered in this Service and Warranty Information
Booklet. You may need this for any warranty
claims that become necessary, and later on as
evidence that your car has been given the cor-
rect and regular maintenance that justifies its
resale or trade-in value.
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty —
2008 Models (Valid Only in the
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) war-
rants 2008 U.S. specification vehicles distrib-
uted by BMW NA or sold through the BMW NA
European Delivery Program against defects in
materials or workmanship to the first retail pur-
chaser, and each subsequent purchaser.
Warranty Period
The warranty period is 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Warranty Begins
Coverage begins on the date of first retail sale
or the date the vehicle is first placed into service
as a sales demonstrator, service loaner (SLP) or
company vehicle, whichever is earlier.
Warranty Coverage
To obtain service under this warranty, the vehi-
cle must be brought, upon discovery of a defect
in material or workmanship, to the workshop of
any authorized BMW center in the United States
or Puerto Rico, during normal business hours.
The BMW center will, without charge for parts
or labor, either repair or replace the defective
part(s) using new or authorized remanufactured
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
center in Kansas.
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, environ-
mental influences, flood, accident or fire dam-
age, 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 tune-up 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.
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