fuel BMW 325CI CONVERTIBLE 2005 Owners Manual

BMW Full Maintenance
Programs - 2005 Models
BMW Full Maintenance Programs are a benefit
designed to help reduce the cost of scheduled
and unscheduled maintenance.
2005 3 Series vehicles (except M3)
purchased from any Authorized BMW center
in the United States or Puerto Rico are
covered by Full Maintenance for 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Coverage
begins on the date of first retail sale or the date
the vehicle is first placed in service as a
demonstrator or company vehicle, whichever
is earlier.
Any authorized BMW center in the United
States or Puerto Rico will perform the sched-
uled or additional maintenance services on
your vehicle at no expense to you. The
maintenance schedule intervals are based on
normal driving conditions and operation.
Should you request more frequent mainte-
nance service, the cost of these services
will not be covered by the Maintenance
Program.
Coverage
Full Maintenance covers all factory recom-
mended maintenance, as determined by the
service interval indicator. Additional items that
need replacement due to normal wear and
tear, and that are not covered by the original
New Vehicle Limited Warranty - such as brake
pads, brake rotors, and wiper blade inserts -
are included, provided wear and tear
exceeds BMW specifications. Any adjust-
ments required due to normal operating
conditions are also included. See pages 6-9
of this booklet for additional information.
Maintenance Intervals
Time intervals should be followed using the
maintenance interval as indicated by the BMW
Service Indicator lights on the check control
panel in the dashboard.This BMW Service and Warranty Information
Booklet should be presented to your BMW
center when maintenance is required. Your
BMW center will stamp this book documenting
the services or maintenance performed.
Exclusions from coverage
– Items reimbursable under your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
– Gasoline and gasoline additive.
– Windshield washer additive (except when
in conjunction with scheduled
maintenance).
– Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance and
rotation.
– Wear and tear of soft trim items, such as:
seats, carpets, moldings, headliner, door
panels and all chrome trim.
– Damage detected when performing the rust
perforation inspection.
– Damage which results from negligence,
improper operation of the vehicle, wear and
tear or deterioration due to driving habits or
conditions, improper repair, environmental
influences, flood, accident or fire damage,
road salt corrosion, alteration, installation of
non-BMW accessories, or use of improper,
poor quality or contaminated fuel.
– Altered or unreadable Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) or odometer irregularities or
vehicles where the true mileage cannot be
determined.
– Maintenance or repair after the vehicle is
deemed a total loss.
– Maintenance or repairs performed by other
than an Authorized BMW center within the
United States or Puerto Rico.
– Vehicles used in competitive events.
– Oil changes performed outside the
recommended maintenance intervals as
indicated by the Service Interval Indicator.
Maintenance Upgrade Option
Please contact your authorized BMW center
for information regarding an optional 6 year
100,000 mile maintenance upgrade.
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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.

Unscheduled Maintenance
Only use fuels advertised to have adequate
detergency and low alcohol content. Use of
fuels with insufficient detergent and/or excess
alcohol can cause driveability problems that
necessitate cleaning intake valves and fuel
injection valves, and, when applicable,
adjusting the engine idle. We suggest having
this work performed by your authorized BMW
center, perhaps while regular maintenance is
performed. Your BMW center can also recom-
mend a gasoline additive that will provide
sufficient detergency. While this recommended
unscheduled maintenance is not required in
order to maintain the emission warranty,
cleaning of intake valves or, when applicable,
fuel injection valves, or adjustment of engine
idle, necessitated by use of inappropriate fuel,
is not covered by warranty because no defect
in material or workmanship or component
failure is involved.
Special Note
Most maintenance items and schedules stated
herein reflect the combined recommendations
for model year 2005 3 Series BMWs, and are
subject to change. The most current
maintenance recommendations are available
from your authorized BMW center.
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.
Quality Certification I
Performed by (selling BMW center/Stamp with Code)
FREE OF CHARGE
Date Mileage
Authorized
Signature of Service Manager
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Inspection I
Only those items of inspection work which apply to your vehicle will be performed. This list is
subject to amendment.
Undercarriage
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3 Series325i, 325Ci, 325iT
+ Conv. SULEV (PZEV)
Change oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating • •
temperature. We recommend BMW 5W-30 High Performance
Synthetic Oil, p/n 07 51 0 017 866.
Check transmission for leaks. • •
Check rear axle for leaks. • •
Half-shafts: Check for leaks at flexible boots. • •
Visually check fuel tank, lines and connections for leaks. • •
Check condition, position, and mounting of exhaust system. • •
Examine for leaks.
Check power steering system for leaks. Check power steering • •
fluid level; add fluid if necessary.
Check steering for absence of play, condition of suspension track • •
rods, front axle joints, steering linkage and joint disc.
Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads using • •
special tool. If replacement is necessary: Examine brake disc surfaces.
Clean brake pad contact points in calipers. Grease wheel centering
hubs. Check thickness of parking brake linings only when replacing
rear brake pads.
Check brake system connections and lines for leaks, damage • •
and incorrect positioning.
Check parking brake actuation. Adjust if necessary. • •
Check all tire pressures (including spare). Correct if necessary. • •
Check condition of tires (outer surface [left/right]), tread wear and
pattern; in case of uneven tread wear, readjust wheel alignment
if requested (invoice separately).
Inspect entire body according to terms of rust perforation limited • •
warranty (Must be performed at least every two years).
Engine Compartment
Read out diagnostic system. • •
Check engine cooling system/heater hose connections for leaks. • •
Check coolant level and antifreeze protection level. Add coolant
if required.
Check windshield washer fluid level and antifreeze protection. • •
Fill up and/or correct if required.
Check air conditioner for operation. • •
Replace microfilter. (Note: reduce replacement interval in dusty • •
operating conditions.)
Reset service interval indicator.••

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)

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Roadside Assistance service representative
will determine the type of help required.
Dispatch Service
A service provider will be dispatched to the
site of your disabled vehicle.
On-Site Assistance
On-site service for vehicle disablements such
as flat tires, dead batteries, and out of fuel
conditions is provided up to a maximum of
$100.00 per incident by BMW Roadside
Assistance.
The cost for parts and fuel, when used on-site,
are the responsibility of the owner/driver. The
New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover
any of the above on-site services.
Lock-Out
For security purposes, the driver will need to
prove ownership by presenting proper docu-
mentation, i.e., a valid drivers license, registra-
tion, etc. Lock-out service will be provided up to
a maximum of $100.00 per incident.
Towing Service
In the event of a mechanical breakdown
normally covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, your vehicle will be transported (at no
cost) to the nearest authorized BMW center. Your
vehicle is also covered in the event of an
accident or collision.
If a breakdown occurs after normal business
hours, your vehicle will be transported to a
secure location and transported to the
nearest authorized BMW center on the next
business day.If you request that the vehicle be taken to a
location other than the nearest authorized BMW
center, any additional expense will be your
responsibility.
However, you may request (at no cost) to be
taken to a different BMW center as long as it is
within 50 additional miles of the "nearest" BMW
center.
Towing requests for vehicles disabled because
of casualty, fire, act of God, or violation of law
(federal, state or local) are accepted at the
expense of the owner/driver.
If it is necessary for you to have your vehicle
towed through your own arrangements, you
must contact BMW Roadside Assistance for
prior authorization and instructions on claim
procedures. All claims must be submitted
within sixty (60) days of the disablement or
occurrence, accompanied by the original
receipts. Claims received after that time period
may not be honored and are subject to the full
discretion of BMW Roadside Assistance. If
BMW Roadside Assistance is not contacted for
"prior" authorization, the maximum coverage for
towing situations is $100.00.
Sign-and-Drive
In most instances, services provided under the
BMW Roadside Assistance Program do not
require immediate payment.
Usually, you will be able to sign a receipt, so the
provider of the service can be reimbursed
directly by BMW Roadside Assistance.
Parts, materials and fuel should be paid by you
directly to the provider of the services.
Trip Interruption Benefits
Trip interruption benefits are provided for
mechanical breakdowns as follows:
– Breakdowns that are warranty related, and;
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Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2005 U.S. specification
vehicles 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 vehicle, 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 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,unlimited 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.
Towing/Other Owner Benefits
A 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program is
available 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 finish, 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 influences, flood, accident or
fire damage, road salt corrosion, or use of
improper or contaminated fuel.
Maintenance services and parts when
replaced during maintenance such as spark
plugs, lubricants, fluids, engine tuneup parts,
replacement of filters, coolant, and refrigerant.
Failure to maintain the vehicle properly in
accordance with the instructions in the
Owner’s Manual or the Service section of this
Statement, that results in the failure of any
part of the vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty -
2005 3 Series Models (except M3)
(Valid only in the U.S.A. and
Puerto Rico)

34 parts are warranted by their manufacturer to
be equivalent to genuine BMW parts in
performance and durability. BMW NA
assumes no liability under this warranty with
respect to parts other than genuine BMW
parts.
However, the use of non-BMW replacement
parts or non-EPA certified parts does not
invalidate the warranty on other components,
unless non-BMW parts or non-EPA certified
parts cause damage to warranted parts.
What is not covered
This warranty does not cover malfunctions
caused by any of the following: accident, flood,
misuse, improper adjustment, modification,
alteration, tampering, disconnection, improper
or inadequate maintenance, use of leaded fuel
or fuels containing more than 10% ethanol, or
other oxygenates with more than 2.8% oxygen
by weight (i.e., more than 15% MTBE or more
than 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount
of co-solvent).
The replacement of maintenance parts, such
as spark plugs, filters and similar items used in
required maintenance services, the repair or
replacement of maintenance parts beyond the
first required inspection/maintenance, or if the
part has been replaced earlier for reasons
other than it being defective.
The car or any part of the car unless a failure
causes the car to fail to conform to applicable
emission regulations.
Any car on which the odometer has been
replaced or altered and the true mileage
cannot be determined.
The car, if the vehicle identification number is
altered or cannot be read, or if the car has
been declared a total loss or sold for salvage
purposes.
General
These warranties give you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRAN-
TIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES
HEREIN.
BMW NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUD-
ING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, OR
LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you. Additionally,
if you are a California, Maine, Massachusetts
or Vermont resident and your vehicle is
registered in that state, your vehicle is eligible
for California Emissions Warranty coverage.
These federal warranty provisions also apply
to all vehicles sold in all U.S. states and
territories regardless of whether a state has
enacted state warranty provisions that differ
from the federal provisions.

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.

The California Air Resources Board and BMW
of North America (BMW NA) are pleased to
explain the emission control system warranty
on your 2005 vehicle. In California, new motor
vehicles must be designed, built and
equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-
smog stan-dards. BMW NA must warrant the
emission control system on your vehicle for the
periods of time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect or improper
maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include
parts such as the fuel injection system, the
ignition system, catalytic converter, and engine
computer. Also included may be hoses, belts,
connectors and other emission-related
assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, BMW NA
will repair your vehicle at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:
– For 3 years or 50,000 miles or 15 years or
150,000 miles for the SULEV (PZEV),
whichever occurs first:
1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspec-
tion, all necessary repairs and adjustments
will be made by BMW NA to ensure that
your vehicle passes the inspection. This is
your emission control system PERFOR-
MANCE WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle
is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by BMW NA. This is your short-
term emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
– For 7 years or 70,000 miles whichever
occurs first:
If an emission-related part, specially noted on
page 41 as having coverage for 7 years or70,000 miles is defective, the part will be
repaired or replaced by BMW NA. This is your
long-term emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
– As the vehicle owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required mainte-
nance listed in your Owner’s Manual. BMW
NA recommends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your vehicle, but
BMW NA cannot deny warranty solely for
the lack of receipts or for your failure to
ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
– You are responsible for presenting your
vehicle to an authorized BMW center as
soon as a problem exists. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a reason-
able amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
– As the vehicle owner, you should also be
aware that BMW NA may deny your
warranty coverage if your vehicle or part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact:
BMW of North America
Customer Relations Department
PO. Box 1227
Westwood, N.J. 07675-1227
Telephone: 1-800-831-1117
Website: www.bmwusa.com
or the
California Air Resources Board
9528 Telstar Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
*The California Emissions Control System
Limited Warranty applies to all 2005 U.S.
specification BMW 3 Series vehicles (except
M3) sold, leased, and/or registered in
California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York
or Vermont.
California Emission Control
Warranty Statement*
Your Warranty Rights and
Obligations
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