transmission BMW 325CI CONVERTIBLE 2005 Owners Manual

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.

Inspection I
Only those items of inspection work which apply to your vehicle will be performed. This list is
subject to amendment.
Undercarriage
7
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.••

3 Series325i, 325Ci, 325iT
+ Conv. SULEV (PZEV)
Check battery state-of-charge indicator and charge if required. • •
Check lighting system, i.e.: headlights, foglights, parking, back-up, • •
license plate, interior (including map reading lights), glove box,
flashlight, illuminated makeup mirrors, luggage compartment/
area lights.
Check instrument panel and dashboard illumination. • •
Check all warning/indicator lights, check control. • •
Check turn signals, hazard warning flashers, brake lights, horns, • •
headlight dimmer and flasher switch.
Check wipers and washer system(s); wiper blades, washer • •
jet positions.
Check condition and function of safety belts. • •
Visually examine all SRS airbag units for torn covers, obvious • •
damage or attachment of decals, decorations or accessories.
Check central locking/double lock. • •
Check operation of all latches. • •
Check heater/air conditioner blower, rear window defogger. • •
Check rear view mirrors. • •
Activate automatic roll-over protection system via OBD plug. •
Note: First remove hardtop/lower top.
Lubricate convertible top sliding linkage covers. •
Final Inspection
Road test with check of brakes, suspension, steering, • •
clutch/manual transmission or automatic transmission.
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Inspection I
Body/Electrical

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. • •

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 •