sensor BMW 3 SERIES 2005 E46 Service and warranty information

Table of Contents
Introduction (SULEV (PZEV)) ........................................................................................................ 1
Full Maintenance Program............................................................................................................ 2
Maintenance System.................................................................................................................. 3,4
Quality Certification I ...................................................................................................................... 5
Unscheduled Maintenance........................................................................................................... 5
Engine Oil Service ......................................................................................................................... 6
Inspection I .................................................................................................................................. 7,8
Inspection II .................................................................................................................................... 9
Brake Fluid, Oxygen Sensor, Spark Plug, Automatic Transmission Services ............................. 9
Special Maintenance Record...................................................................................................... 1 0
Scheduled Maintenance, Oil Service Record......................................................................11-13
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule.................................................................................. 1 4
Battery Care ................................................................................................................................. 1 5
Corrosion Protection.................................................................................................................... 1 5
Body Inspection.....................................................................................................................16-21
Customer Assistance Information............................................................................................... 22
Customer Assistance Notification.........................................................................................23-25
BMW Import Processing Centers ................................................................................................ 2 5
Special Programs........................................................................................................................ 2 5
Roadside Assistance
– Owner's Eligibility ...................................................................................................................... 2 6
– Getting Started .......................................................................................................................... 2 6
– Calling for Assistance ............................................................................................................... 2 6
– Dispatch Service ....................................................................................................................... 2 7
– On-Site Assistance ................................................................................................................... 2 7
– Lock Out .................................................................................................................................... 2 7
– Towing Service .......................................................................................................................... 2 7
– Sign-and-Drive.......................................................................................................................... 2 7
– Trip Interruption Benefits ........................................................................................................... 2 7
– Car Rental Discounts ................................................................................................................ 2 8
– Auto Valet Service ..................................................................................................................... 2 8
– Personalized Trip Routing ........................................................................................................ 2 8
– Exclusions................................................................................................................................. 2 8
Summary of BMW Limited Warranties ........................................................................................ 2 9
New Vehicle Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................30,31
Limited Warranty Rust Perforation ..............................................................................................32
Federal Emission System Defect Warranty ...........................................................................33,34
Federal Emission Performance Warranty ..............................................................................35,36
California Emission Control Warranty Statement ....................................................................... 3 7
California Emission Control System Limited Warranty...........................................................38-40
Notice of Owner/Address Change .............................................................................................. 4 1
Tire Warranty Statement .............................................................................................................. 4 1

4 The performance of certain subsequent
maintenance 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 changed with the
engine at operating temperature.
Note: change oil at least once a year.
Your BMW is factory-equipped with a
newly-developed synthetic engine oil. At
the time of the printing of this booklet BMW
High-Performance Synthetic 5W-30 Oil
(Part Number 07 51 0 017 866) and Mobil 1
5W-30 and 5W-40 oils are strongly
recommended and approved by BMW for
the 3 Series models covered in this booklet.
BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils for
inclusion in our list of recommended motor
oils.
For the most current list of synthetic oils,
please contact your BMW center, or call
BMW of North America at 1-800-831-1117.
You can also obtain this information from
our website, www.bmwusa.com/.
It is recommended to check engine oil level
whenever fuel is added to the vehicle.
If you need to add oil between oil changes
and are unable to obtain BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil, Mobil 1 or another
special oil on the list, use a synthetic oil
with an API rating of SJ or higher.
– Inspection I: Major vehicle maintenance
as specified in the following pages under
Inspection I.
– Inspection II: Additional major vehicle
maintenance as specified in the following
pages under Inspection II.
The following maintenance elements must
be performed at the mileage/time stated
(time intervals begin from the vehicle’s
production date):
– Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid
every two years.– Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced every 120,000
miles (3 Series with optional Sequential
Manual Gearbox (SMG) 100,000 miles), to
maximize vehicle fuel economy and
minimize exhaust pollution. In the SULEV
(PZEV) models, the oxygen sensor must
be replaced every 150,000 miles. The
replacement of the oxygen sensor is
required under the terms of the appli-
cable BMW emission system warranties.
– Spark Plug Service: Replace spark plugs
every 100,000 miles. Your BMW is
equipped with platinum-tipped spark plugs.
These allow a longer service life than
conventional spark plugs.
– Automatic Transmission Service: Change
ATF every 100,000 miles.
The engine coolant has a lifetime rating and
does not need to be changed.
For your convenience, you may also wish to
have your BMW center perform any necessary
operations to fulfill any state inspection
requirements in your area concurrent with the
maintenance elements specified above during
other repairs.
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 correct and regular
maintenance that justifies its resale or trade-in
value.
BMW has applied the most modern techno-
logical advances not only to the design and
production of your vehicle, but also to comput-
ing of the optimum maintenance interval for
your type of operations and driving style. Your
BMW center has made a substantial invest-
ment in unique BMW special service tools to
enable his BMW factory trained service
technicians to perform quality repairs on your
BMW in minimal time. He/she looks forward to
serving your every service need and to help
maximize your satisfaction with your BMW, its
longevity, and resale value.

3 Series325i, 325Ci, 325iT
+ Conv. SULEV (PZEV)
Replace air cleaner element. (Note: Reduce replacement interval • •
in dusty operating conditions).
Inspection II
Includes all items listed under Inspection I, and the following checks
and maintenance operations.
Engine Compartment
9
Brake Fluid Service
Replace brake fluid every 2 years (time interval begins from the • •
vehicle’s production date).
Oxygen Sensor Service
Replace Oxygen Sensor every 120,000 miles (non-SMG). •
Replace Oxygen Sensor every 100,000 miles (only SMG). •
Replace Oxygen Sensor every 150,000 miles. •
Spark Plug Service
Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles. • •
Automatic Transmission Service
Replace ATF every 100,000 miles. • •

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Speedometer
(Odometer Memory)
changed:
Mileage
DateSpeedometer
(Odometer Memory)
changed:
Mileage
Date
Record of Oxygen Record of Oxygen Record of
Record of Spark Plug Sensor replacement Sensor replacement Record of brake/ ATF change
Replacement (Every 120,000 Miles) for SULEV (PZEV) clutch fluid changes (Every 100,000
(Every 100,000 Mi.) (SMG: 100,000 Miles) (Every 150,000 Miles) (Every 2 years) miles)
Date Mileage Date Mileage Date Mileage Date Date

The maintenance schedule as shown
is required for the proper functioning
of the emission control systems for
optimum vehicle performance and fuel
economy.
Abbreviations:
I - Inspect
R - Replace part(s) and/or fluid listed
Basic Engine
Engine oil....................................................
Engine oil filter..........................................
Fuel System
Air filter.......................................................
Ignition System
Spark plugs...............................................
Emission Control Components
Oxygen sensor..........................................
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule
3 Series and 325i, 325Ci, 325iT SULEV (PZEV)
Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and must
therefore be replaced to maximize vehicle fuel economy and minimize exhaust pollution.
The mileage interval varies according to individual driving conditions and is determined by the
service interval indicator.
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Oil Service
Inspection I
Oil Service
Inspection II
RRR R
RRR R
R
Replace at intervals of
100,000 miles
Replace at intervals of
120,000 miles
(SMG: 100,000 miles)3 Series
Oil Service
Inspection I
Oil Service
Inspection II
RRR R
RRR R
R
Replace at intervals of
100,000 miles
Replace at intervals of
150,000 miles 325i, 325Ci, 325iT
SULEV (PZEV)

36 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), Environmental Protection Agency,
401 “M” Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20460.
The following systems are covered by the
Federal 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 components 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
Performance 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.

40 EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUD-
ING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT.
For assistance in determining which parts are
covered by this warranty, please contact your
authorized BMW center or the BMW NA
Customer Relations Department at
1-800-831-1117 or through our website at
www.bmwusa.com. You may obtain further
information concerning the emissions warranty
or report violations of warranty terms, by
contacting Air Resources Board (ARB), Mobile
Source Division, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El
Monte, CA 91731. Please include the title of
the BMW service department head and
telephone number.
California Emission Warranty
Parts List
The following components are covered for
defects by the California Emission Control
System Limited Warranty for a period of 7
years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first.
COMPONENT 3 Series
INTAKE MANIFOLD •
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET •
VANOS CAMSHAFT POSITION CONTROLLER •
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE •
FUEL TANK •
EXHAUST MANIFOLD •
EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET •
EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH CATALYST •
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER •
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE •
SMG CONTROL MODULE •
KNOCK SENSOR •