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Table of Contents

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Introduction(for SULEV (PZEV)only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

The BMW Maintenance Program - All 20073 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Exclusions from coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Maintenance Upgrade Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Maintenance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

TheBMW Maintenance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Condition Based Service (CBS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Service IntervalDisplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Info Display screen contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Control Display screen contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Red Sectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Yellow Sectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Green lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Quality Certification I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Special Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Maintenancesummary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Standard operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Microfi lter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Front brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Rear brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Vehicle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Evidence ofmaintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Emission Control Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

BatteryCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Restoring corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Underbody maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Body Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CustomerAssistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

CustomerAssistance - Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23BBB Auto Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24California Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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BMW ImportProcessing Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

BMW Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Owners Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Calling For Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Dispatch Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27On-Site Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Lock-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Towing Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Sign-and-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Trip Interruption Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Car Rental Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Summary ofBMW Limited Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

New Vehicle Limited Warranty - 2007 Models(ValidOnly inthe U.S.A. and PuertoRico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Warrantor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Warranty Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Warranty Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Warranty Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Towing/Other Owner Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Other Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31G eneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Limited Warranty- Rust Perforation 2007Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty

(Validonly inthe U.S.A. and PuertoRico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33What is not covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34G eneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Federal Emissions Performance Warranty(Validonly inthe U.S.A. and PuertoRico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

California Emission Control Warranty Statement*Your WarrantyRights and Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Manufacturers Warranty Coverage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Owners Warranty Responsibilities: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

California Emission Control System Limited Warranty* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38What is not covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

G eneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39California Emission Warranty Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

TireWarrantyStatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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California EmissionWarranty— SULEV (PZEV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Summary of BMW Limited Warranties for SULEV(PZEV) Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

California Emission Control Warranty Statement SULEV (PZEV)*Your WarrantyRights and Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Manufacturers Warranty Coverage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Owners Warranty Responsibilities: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

California Emission Control System Limited Warranty SULEV (PZEV)* . . . . . . . . . . 43What is not covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44G eneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Models Covered in this Booklet

328i Sedan328xi Sedan335i Sedan328i Coupe328xi Coupe335i Coupe328i Sports Wagon328xi Sports Wagon

(SULEV (PZEV):328i Sedan328i Coupe328xi Sedan328xi Coupe

Introduction (for SULEV (PZEV)only)

Certain 2007 328i models are certified to Califor-nia’s stringent Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle(SULEV) standards and also qualify as a PartialZero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) under the Califor-nia Air Resources Board Zero Emission Vehicleprogram. In addition to very low tailpipe and zero-evaporative emissions, this PZEV certificationincludes a unique warranty when the vehicle isregistered in California and certain Northeasternstates as indicated in the SULEV (PZEV) sectionbeginning on page 40. SULEV(PZEV) modelsregistered in Oregon and Washington are cov-

ered by the California Emission Warranty begin-ning on page 37.

The emission certification standard can be veri-fied on the Vehicle Emission Control Informationlabel located in the engine compartment. A rep-resentative label is shown below; the SULEV(PZEV) certification is stated on the bottom line.

The BMW Maintenance Program -

All 2007 3 SeriesThe BMW Maintenance Program is a benefitdesigned to help reduce the cost of ownership.

2007 3 Series vehicles purchased from anyAuthorized BMW center in the United States orPuerto Rico are covered by The BMW Mainte-nance Program for 48 months or 50,000 miles,whichever occurs first. Coverage begins on thedate of first retail sale or the date the vehicle isfirst placed in service as a demonstrator or com-pany vehicle, whichever is earlier.

Any authorized BMW center in the United Statesor Puerto Rico will perform the scheduled main-

tenance services on your vehicle at no expenseto you. The maintenance schedule intervals arebased on average driving conditions and opera-tion. Should you request more frequent main-tenance service, the cost of these serviceswill not be covered by the MaintenanceProgram.

Coverage

The BMW Maintenance Program covers allfactory recommended maintenance, as deter-mined by the Condition Based Service (CBS)system. Additional items that need replacement

due to normal wear and tear, and that are not cov-ered by the original New Vehicle Limited War-ranty - such as brake pads, brake rotors, andwiper blades inserts - are included, providedwear and tear exceeds BMW wear limits. Anyadjustments required due to normal operatingconditions are also included. See pages 5-6 of this booklet for additional information.

Maintenance Intervals

Time intervals should be followed using themaintenance interval as indicated by the BMWCondition Based Service (CBS) display.

This BMW Service and Warranty InformationBooklet should be presented to your BMW cen-ter when maintenance is required. Your BMWcenter will stamp this booklet documenting theservices or maintenance performed.

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Exclusions from coverage

– Items reimbursable under your New VehicleLimited Warranty.

– Gasoline.

– Windshield washer additive (except when inconjunction with scheduled maintenance).

– Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance androtation.

– Wear and tear of soft trim items, such as: seats,carpets, moldings, headliner, door panels andall chrome trim.

– Damage detected when performing the rustperforation inspection.

– Damage which results from negligence,

improper operation of the vehicle, wear and tearor deterioration due to driving habits or condi-tions, improper repair, environmental influ-ences, flood, accident or fire damage, road saltcorrosion, alteration, installation of non-BMWaccessories, or use of improper, poor quality orcontaminated fuel.

– Altered or unreadable Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) or odometer irregularities or vehi-cles where the true mileage cannot bedetermined.

– Maintenance or repair after the vehicle isdeemed a total loss.

– Maintenance or repairs performed by otherthan an Authorized BMW center within theUnited States or Puerto Rico.

– Vehicles used in competitive events.

– Oil changes performed outside the recom-mended maintenance intervals as indicated bythe Service Interval Display.

Maintenance Upgrade Option

Please contact your authorized BMW center forinformation and availability on the optional Main-tenance Program Upgrade for coverage up to 6years and 100,000 miles.

Maintenance Program

The BMW Maintenance Program has beendevised with the following objectives: to maxi-mize vehicle safety, reliability, and resale value by

minimizing breakdowns resulting from wear, and

minimizing cost and inconvenience by comput-ing maintenance intervals based upon the spe-cific manner in which each individual vehicle isdriven.

Maintenance intervals on motor vehicles haveconventionally been specified based upon accu-mulated mileage. However, driving conditionshave a major influence on routine maintenancerequirements; distance traveled is only one of thesignificant factors. A vehicle driven for 50,000miles of short trips in the city with numerous coldstarts, prolonged periods of idling, stop-and-godriving, and high engine speeds during accelera-tion requires more frequent maintenance inter-

vals than a vehicle driven for 50,000 miles forlong distances at low engine speeds primarily atoperating temperature.

The advanced technologies at BMW have led tothe development of the unique BMW ConditionBased Service (CBS) system which computesthe actual optimum maintenance requirementsbased not only upon the accumulated mileage,but taking into account important factors such ashigh or low engine speeds, short or long trip driv-ing, and condition of the engine oil and brakepads.

The BMW Maintenance Program

Condition Based Service (CBS)

CBS is a further development of the ServiceInterval Indicator System. Sensors and sophisti-cated algorithms take even more detailedaccount of the various conditions of vehicle use.

The remaining times for selected maintenancetasks as well as any legally prescribed dates aredisplayed to you individually:

Engine oil

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Brakes - front and rear separately

Microfilter Brake fluid

Spark plugs

Vehicle check

Required State Inspection(s)

CBS thus determines the current and futuremaintenance requirements. This data can also beread from the vehicle key by your BMW ServiceAdvisor and used to propose the optimum scopeof maintenance.

Have maintenance and repair work performed byyour BMW center. Make sure that the mainte-

nance work is stamped in this Service and War-ranty Information Statement. These entries arethe evidence of regular maintenance of your vehi-cle and a requirement for warranty claims.

Disconnecting the battery during periodsof long-term storage will interrupt the

calculation of time-based services. Have all itemsrequiring time-based maintenance, such asbrake fluid and possibly also the engine oil andmicrofilter, brought up to date by your BMW cen-ter. Also see the section on battery care on page15 of this statement.

Service Interval Display

Info Display screen contents

The distance remaining until your next servicebriefly appears when you switch on the ignition.

The Info Display immediately switches toits compute mode when you press one of the two buttons in the turn signal indicatorlever.

Control Display screen contents

The current Status of Service items determinedby the CBS are shown in the Control Display.

You can view additional information on serviceand maintenance procedures by selecting the

OB data menu.

1. Select and confirm

2. Select “Service” and confirm your entry

3. The display shows a list of selected serviceand maintenance procedures, as well as anyrequired state inspections.

Red Sectors

The service deadline has already passed.

Yellow Sectors

The deadline for service or a state inspection isapproaching. Please contact your BMW centerfor an appointment.

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Green lamps

No service is currently required.

You can request more detailed information onevery entry.

Turn the controller to scroll through the list, thenconfirm the selected entry.

Confirm to exit the list.

The vehicles current service status is automati-cally saved in the vehicles ignition key. The Ser-vice Advisor at your BMW center has a devicecalled a key reader. When your Service Advisorinserts your key into the key reader, all pertinentvehicle and servicing data will be available, and acustomized maintenance checklist is printed outbased on the specific operations called for by theCondition Based Service.

The performance of certain subsequent mainte-nance elements, as required by the BMW New

Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be specified atintervals computed by the BMW Service IntervalIndicator as follows:

– Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed withthe engine at operating temperature. Note:Change oil at least once a year.

All 2007 model year 3 Series vehicles are facto-ry-filled with BMW High Performance Syntheticoils. At the time of the printing of this booklet, thefollowing oils are strongly recommended andapproved by BMW:

• BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil(BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866)

•

Mobil 1 0W-40BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils forinclusion in our list of recommended engine oils.For the most current list of synthetic oils, pleasecontact your BMW center, or call BMW of North

America, LLC. at 1 800 831-1117. You can alsoobtain this information from our website,www.bmwusa.com/.

BMW recommends that you check your engineoil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If you need to add oil between oil changes and areunable to obtain BMW High Performance Syn-thetic Oil, Mobil 1 or another special oil on thelist, use a synthetic oil with an API rating of SH orhigher.

The following maintenance elements must beperformed at the mileage/time stated (time inter-vals begin from the vehicles production date):

– Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid everytwo years, or when specified by CBS.

– Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensordeteriorates strictly on a mileage basis andmust therefore be replaced every 120,000miles to maximize vehicle fuel economy andminimize exhaust pollution. For the 328iSULEV (PZEV) models, the oxygen sensormust be replaced every 150,000 miles. Thereplacement of the oxygen sensor is requiredunder the terms of the applicable BMW emis-sion system warranties.

– Spark Plug Service:328i — Replace at 100,000 miles, or whenspecified by CBS.335i — Replace at 45,000 miles, or when spec-

ified by CBS.– The engine coolant has a lifetime rating and

does not need to be changed.

For your convenience, you may also wish to haveyour BMW center perform any necessary opera-tions to fulfill any state inspection requirementsin your area concurrent with the maintenanceelements specified above during other repairs.

Make sure that confirmation of maintenancework is always entered in this Service and War-ranty Information Booklet. You may need this forany warranty claims that become necessary, andlater on as evidence that your car has been given

the correct and regular maintenance that justifiesits resale or trade-in value.

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

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Vehicle Check

Maintenance work

• Check operation of horn, headlight flasher andhazard warning flashers.

• Check instrument and control lighting andheater/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 jetpositions.

• Body: check for corrosion (except cavities).

• Tires: check tread depth, wear pattern, outercondition, inflation pressure. If necessary, cor-rect pressure.

• Initialize run-flat indicator.

• Battery: check state of charge (magic eye) andcharge if required.

• Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level.

• Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torncovers, 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 forleaks, 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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Evidence of maintenance work

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Emission Control Maintenance

ScheduleThe maintenance schedule as shown is requiredfor the proper functioning of the emission controlsystems for optimum vehicle performance andfuel economy.

Basic Engine

Engine oil As specified by CBS

Engine o il f ilter As specified b y CBS

Fuel System

Air filter As specified by CBS

Ignition System

Spark plugs As specified by CBS

Emission ControlComponents

Oxygen sensor (exceptSULEV)

120,000 miles

Oxygen sensor:SULEV(PZEV)

150,000 miles

Battery Care

If your car is driven only for short distances of less than 10 miles over a prolonged period of time, without an occasional drive at highwayspeeds, the engines charging system will notmaintain the battery. Insufficient use of the vehi-cle could result in short term starting problems

and in the long term could damage the battery.In case the car is not operated for several weeksit is advisable to:

a. consider using a proper trickle charger, follow-ing the charger manufacturers instructions, tomaintain the batterys state of charge; or

b. consult your BMW center regarding batteryremoval. Once removed, the battery must becharged and stored in a cool, dry place whereit can be protected from freezing. If the batterywill be stored for over 3 months, it must berecharged every 3 months, or else it willbecome damaged and useless.

Please consult with your BMW center for furtherguidance and information.

Corrosion Protection

Extensive corrosion protection measures imple-mented by BMW now make it possible to offer atwelve-year unlimited milage anti-corrosion war-ranty against rust perforation on your vehicle pro-vided that the vehicle is maintained inaccordance with the provisions of the New Vehi-cle Limited Warranty as outlined in the WarrantySection of this Booklet (page 31).

The major degree of corrosion protection is dueto the electrophoretic dip painting process whichcathodically deposits paint particles on all bodyparts, attracting paint particles into the minutestcavities or seams. Body parts are designed toprovide optimum corrosion protection.

During manufacture, exterior body parts receivean additional corrosion protection coat. Hood,trunk, doors and other body parts are coated withPVC and sealed from the outside.

All floor panels receive a resilient coating of PVCfor maximum protection against damage due tostones, etc.

Corrosion protection materials tested over manyyears are applied to the surfaces of cavities andto the entire underside of the vehicle during andafter assembly.

Requirements for maintaining the 12-year unlim-ited mileage anti-corrosion warranty are outlined

in the Warranty Section of this Booklet (page 32).

Restoring corrosion protection

Please take care that anti-corrosion material isreplaced when your car is repaired after body orchassis damage.

BMW will not accept any liabilityfor any partsand accessories not approved by BMW.

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Underbody maintenance

The underbody has to be cleaned at least once ayear, in spring, with plain water in order to removemud, chemical sediments and other deposits. If those materials are not removed, corrosion (rust)will occur on metal components.

Your BMW center will do this anti-corrosion ser-vice for you.

WARNING

Do not apply additional undercoating or rust-proofing on or near the exhaust manifold, exhaustpipes, catalytic converter or heat shields. Duringdriving,thesubstanceusedforundercoatingcouldoverheat and cause a fire.

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Customer Assistance Information

Your satisfaction with our product and the ser-vices provided by authorized BMW centers is of great importance to us. We take pride in ourproduct, as does the BMW center who servicesit. If you should ever have a question regardingyour BMW centers service or your BMW’s perfor-mance, we recommend that you contact yourauthorized BMW center. Should you travel to anunfamiliar area, the BMW center directory pro-vided at the time of delivery will help you locatethe nearest authorized BMW center. The centerslisted are equipped to help you with mattersrelated to your BMW vehicle.

When contacting an authorized BMW center, we

suggest that depending upon the nature of yourcontact, you discuss it with either the Sales, Ser-vice, or Parts Manager.

As all matters are resolved at the BMW centerlevel, it is important that they be given the oppor-tunity to provide a solution. Should you feel thatyou were not provided with the proper response,we urge you to contact the General Manager orBMW Center Operator.

Despite the best intentions of all parties, a mis-understanding may occur between you and yourBMW center. Should this occur and you requirefurther assistance, please contact the BMW NACustomer Relations Department at 1 800

831-1117 or through our website @www.bmwusa.com. When contacting us, we askthat you provide the following information:

1. Your name, address and telephone number.

2. Vehicle Identification Number (last sevendigits).

3. Vehicles delivery date.

4. Vehicle mileage.

5. Selling BMW center’s name.

6. Servicing BMW cente’rs name.

7. Description of the problem.A BMW NA Customer Relations Representativewill carefully review all the facts involved and letyou know what further action will be taken in con-

junction with your BMW center. Please remem-

ber: the first step in resolving a complaint is to

contact the authorized BMW center that per-formed the work on your vehicle. They have thenecessary equipment and the personnel toachieve this goal.

We are confident that every effort will be made toensure your satisfaction.

Customer Assistance -Notification

During a specific period (for example, the earlierof 12 months or 12,000 miles, though this periodvaries by state), some states require us or ourauthorized BMW center, to repair in a reasonable

number of attempts, any defect or conditionwhich substantially impairs the use, value, orsafety of a new vehicle sold, leased or registeredin that state.

A reasonable number of attempts is generallydefined as (i) four or more attempts to repair thesame defect (the number of attempts vary bystate) or (ii) the vehicle is out of service by reasonof one or more repair(s) for more than a cumula-tive total of 30 days (this period varies by state),except for delays created by conditions beyondour control.

If we are unable to correct a defect or conditioncovered by these statutes in a reasonable num-

ber of attempts, we may be obligated either toreplace the vehicle or reimburse the owner/les-see in an amount equal to the purchase price orlease payments paid by the owner/lessee, lessthe amount directly attributable to use of thevehicle by the owner/lessee.

YOU SHOULD SEND WRITTEN NOTIFICATIONDIRECTLY TO BMW OF NORTH AMERICA OFTHE EXISTENCE OF AN ALLEGED DEFECT.SEND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TO THECUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICESDEPARTMENT ADDRESS LISTED BELOW.

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICESDEPARTMENTP.O. BOX 1227WESTWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07675-1227Telephone: 1 800 831-1117

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BBB Auto Line

If your concern is still not resolved to your satis-faction, BMW offers additional assistancethrough BBB AUTO LINE in ARKANSAS, CALI-FORNIA, GEORGIA, IDAHO, IOWA, KENTUCKY,MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MINNESOTA,PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO, and VIRGINIA. BBBAUTO LINE is a dispute resolution programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus. BBB AUTO LINE resolves disputesthrough mediation or arbitration. Mediation is aninformal proceeding whereby a neutral third party(mediator) helps the parties to find an acceptableresolution. Arbitration is also an informal pro-ceeding in which an impartial third party renders

a decision after a hearing at which both partieshave an opportunity to be heard. You can selectmediation or arbitration or both.

The program is free of charge to you, the con-sumer but there are some minimum require-ments for participation in the program. Pleasecontact BBB AUTO LINE at the address or phonenumber listed below for more details:

BBB AUTO LINE4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800Arlington, VA 222031 800 955-5100

If you wish to use the program and you qualify forparticipation, you will be required to provide the

following information: Your name and address

The vehicle identification number (VIN)

The make, model and year of your vehicle

A description of the problem with your vehicle.

BBB AUTO LINE will also ask you for other infor-mation that may help resolve your concerns,such as the purchase price of your vehicle, anymileage at the time of purchase, the current mile-age, and copies of repair orders.

BBB AUTO LINE will notify you when your claimhas been filed. If you decide to arbitrate you mayattend the hearing in person or by telephone. You

may bring witnesses and give supporting evi-dence. You may also submit your claim in writingand ask for a decision on the documents yousubmit, without attending a hearing. BBB AUTOLINE will usually render a decision within 40 days

from the time you file your complaint. The deci-

sion is binding on BMW if you decide to accept it.BMW must comply with the decision within thetime frame specified by the arbitrator.

Important: You must use BBB AUTO LINE beforeasserting in court any rights or remedies created bythe Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, (The Act) 15U.S.C. Sec. 2301, et seq. You may also be requiredto use BBB AUTO LINE before seeking remediesunder your state’s Lemon Law. If you choose to seekredress by pursuing rights and remedies not createdby Title 1 of Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, priorresort to the BBB AUTO LINE is not required by anyprovision of the Act.

California Residents

1. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (BMW)participates in BBB AUTO LINE, a mediation/arbitration program administered by theCouncil of Better Business Bureaus [4200Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203]through local Better Business Bureaus. TheArbitration Certification Program of the Cali-fornia Department of Consumer Affairs hascertified BBB AUTO LINE and BMW.

2. If you have a problem arising under a BMWwritten warranty, we encourage you to bring itto our attention. If we are unable to resolve it,

you may file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE.Claims must be filed with BBB AUTO LINEwithin six (6) months after the expiration of the warranty.

3. To file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE, call1 800 955-5100. There is no charge for the call.

4. In order to file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE,you will have to provide your name andaddress, the brand name and vehicle identifi-cation number (VIN) of your vehicle, and astatement of the nature of your problem orcomplaint. You will also be asked to provide:the approximate date of your acquisition of

the vehicle, the vehicles current mileage, theapproximate date and mileage at the time anyproblem(s) were first brought to the attentionof BMW or one of our dealers, and a state-ment of the relief you are seeking.

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5. BBB AUTO LINE staff may try to help resolve

your dispute through mediation. If mediationis not successful, or if you do not wish to par-ticipate in mediation, claims within the pro-grams jurisdiction may be presented to anarbitrator at an informal hearing. The arbitra-tors decision should ordinarily be issuedwithin 40 days from the time your complaintis filed; there may be a delay of 7 days if youdid not first contact BMW about your prob-lem, or a delay of up to 30 days if the arbitra-tor requests an inspection/report by animpartial technical expert or further investiga-tion and report by BBB AUTO LINE.

6. You are required to use BBB AUTO LINEbefore asserting in court any rights or reme-dies conferred by California Civil Code Sec-tion 1793.22. You are not required to useBBB AUTO LINE before pursuing rights andremedies under any other state or federal law.You are also required to use BBB AUTO LINEbefore exercising rights or seeking remediescreated by Title I of the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If you choose to seek redress by pursuingrights and remedies not created by CaliforniaCivil Code Section 1793.22 or Title I of theMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act, resort to

BBB AUTO LINE is not required by thosestatutes.

7. California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d)requires that, if BMW or its representative isunable to repair a new motor vehicle to con-form to the vehicles applicable express war-ranty after a reasonable number of attempts,BMW may be required to replace or repur-chase the vehicle. California Civil Code Sec-tion 1793.22(b) creates a presumption thatBMW has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its appli-cable express warranties if, within 18 months

from delivery to the buyer or 18,000 miles onthe vehicles odometer, whichever occursfirst, one or more of the following occurs:

– The same nonconformity [a failure to con-form to the written warranty that substan-

tially impairs the use, value or safety of the

vehicle] results in a condition that is likely tocause death or serious bodily injury if thevehicle is driven AND the nonconformity hasbeen subject to repair two or more times byBMW or its agents AND the buyer or lesseehas directly notified BMW of the need forthe repair of the nonconformity; OR

The same nonconformity has been subject torepair 4 or more times by BMW or its agentsAND the buyer has notified BMW of the needfor the repair of the nonconformity; OR

The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of nonconformities by BMW or its

agents for a cumulative total of more than 30calendar days after delivery of the vehicle tothe buyer.

NOTICE TO BMW AS REQUIRED ABOVE

SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING

ADDRESS:

BMW of North America, LLC

Customer Relations and Services

Department

P.O. Box 1227

Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227

1 800 831-1117

8. The following remedies may be sought inBBB AUTO LINE: repairs, reimbursement formoney paid to repair a vehicle or otherexpenses incurred as a result of a vehiclenonconformity, repurchase or replacement of your vehicle and compensation for damagesand remedies available under BMWs writtenwarranty or applicable law.

9. The following remedies may not be sought inBBB AUTO LINE: punitive or multiple dam-ages, attorneys fees, or consequential dam-ages other than as provided in California CivilCode Section 1794(a) and (b).

10. You may reject the decision issued by a BBBAUTO LINE arbitrator. If you reject the deci-sion, you will be free to pursue further legalaction. The arbitrators decision and any find-ings will be admissible in a court action.

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11. If you accept the arbitrators decision, BMW

will be bound by the decision, and will com-ply with the decision within a reasonabletime not to exceed 30 days after we receivenotice of your acceptance of the decision.

12. Please call BBB AUTO LINE at1 800 955-5100 for further details about theprogram.IDAHO Residents IMPORTANT: IF THISVEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE, YOU MAY BEENTITLED UNDER THE STATE’S LEMONLAW TO REPLACEMENT OF IT OR AREFUND OF ITS PURCHASE PRICE ORYOUR LEASE PAYMENTS. HOWEVER, TO

BE ENTITLED TO REFUND OR REPLACE-MENT, YOU MUST FIRST NOTIFY THEMANUFACTURER, ITS AGENT, OR ITSAUTHORIZED DEALER OF THE PROBLEMIN WRITING AND GIVE THEM AN OPPOR-TUNITY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. YOUALSO HAVE A RIGHT TO SUBMIT YOURCASE TO THE CONSUMER ARBITRATIONPROGRAM WHICH THE MANUFACTURERMUST OFFER IN THIS STATE.

Special Programs

SOMETIMES BMW OF NORTH AMERICAOFFERS A SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT PRO-

GRAM TO PAY ALL OR PART OF THE COSTOF CERTAIN REPAIRS BEYOND THE TERMSOF THE WARRANTY. CHECK WITH YOURBMW CENTER TO DETERMINE WHETHERANY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM IS APPLICA-BLE TO YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE.

BMW Import Processing Centers

As a BMW owner, you will experience BMW qual-ity first hand. Our dedication to excellence indesign, engineering, and service is among thebest in the world. And we invest heavily everyyear in our people and facilities to ensure that ourquality standards are consistently applied from

the factory to the BMW center.Each BMW is inspected after its manufacture.Imperfections in the mechanical and electricalsystems or damage to the sheet metal, paint, trimor other components of the vehicle that may

occur during transportation from the factory are

normally detected and corrected. Any defect inmaterial or workmanship that may occur duringthe warranty period is covered under the NewVehicle Limited Warranty.

BMW Roadside Assistance

The BMW Roadside Assistance Programreflects BMWs commitment to your completesatisfaction with the BMW ownershipexperience.

It is available for U.S. version BMWs in all 50states, Canada, and Puerto Rico 24 hours a day,365 days a year.

It is a valuable benefit provided to you at no addi-tional cost. (Subject to certain limitations andexclusions noted on page 29).

Owners Eligibility

You are covered if your vehicle is:

– A new BMW automobile, distributed by BMWNA, and purchased at an authorized BMW cen-ter, OR;

– A new BMW automobile, purchased under theBMW NA European Delivery Plan, OR;

– A new, U.S. version, BMW automobile pur-chased under the Diplomatic or Military Salesprograms, operated in any of the 50 states,Canada and Puerto Rico.

Coverage is provided for the vehicle itself,regardless of the driver.

Protection:New BMWs — Protection is provided for 4 years/unlimited miles. NOTE: This does not affect war-ranty coverage which remains at 4 years/50,000miles.Certified Pre-Owned BMWs — 6 years/unlimitedmiles from the in-service date.

Getting Started

A temporary Roadside Assistance card can befound inside your vehicle portfolio. It contains the24-hour toll-free number for RoadsideAssistance.

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For your convenience a decal which shows thesame information as the Roadside Assistancecard, has been affixed to the tool kit cover on thetrunk lid.

In a few weeks you will receive a permanentRoadside Assistance card by mail. Your date of purchase and vehicle identification number (VIN)are embossed on the card.

This card should be carried by the driver of yourBMW.

Calling For Assistance

The toll-free BMW Roadside Assistance number(1 800 332-4269) is answered by a BMW Road-side Assistance service representative. In orderfor you to receive quick and reliable services, it isthat you should provide detailed and accurateinformation to the service representative.

Be prepared to give:

1. Your name and address.

2. Your complete Vehicle Identification Number(found on your vehicle registration, your per-manent Roadside Assistance card or on thebottom drivers side of your windshield).

3. Model description of your vehicle.

4. Date of purchase.

5. License plate number of your vehicle.

6. Vehicle location (including nearby cross-roads/intersections, highway mile markers,street numbers, landmarks, etc.).

7. Location you are calling from (including atelephone number where you can bereached). If you are calling from a publicphone wait there for the return call. Do notleave this location without informing theRoadside Assistance service representative.

8. A description of your vehicles problem. Spe-cific and accurate information will enable the

Roadside Assistance service representativeto provide the proper help.

Emergency Valet service. Should there be aneed beyond BMW Roadside Assistance, Emer-gency Valet service will provide a personal assis-tant who will help in every way to get you to yourfinal destination. Emergency Valet service willhelp you locate a rental car or taxi agency, hotelor even help procure airline reservations. In theevent of an emergency, this service will assistyouin getting information out to the proper partywhether it is business or personal. If we areunable to contact one of yor party, the messagerelay service will document the information, andwill make reasonable efforts to deliver the mes-sage to the message recipient.

Personal Trip Routing. Leave the planning tous. Simply give one of our Roadside Assistance

service representatives a call, and well provideyou with detailed, easy to read, computerized tripitinerary and companion map package. Pleaseallow up to two weeks to process your request.

Services

From the information you provide, the BMWRoadside Assistance service representative willdetermine the type of help required.

Dispatch Service

A service provider will be dispatched to the siteof your disabled vehicle.

On-Site Assistance

On-site service for vehicle disablements such asflat tires, dead batteries, and out of fuel condi-tions is provided up to a maximum of $100.00per incident by BMW Roadside Assistance.

The cost for parts and fuel, when used on-site,are the responsibility of the owner/driver. TheNew Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover anyof the above on-site services.

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Lock-Out

Your BMW is equipped with an advanced entrysystem, which cannot be bypassed by traditionallocksmith methods without significant damage toyour vehicle. BMW encourages you to alwayscarry your spare wallet key separately from yourother keys. However, in the event that you findyourself locked out, a simple telephone call toRoadside Assistance will help you get back onthe road. A representative will help you findtransportation or arrange towing service to thenearest BMW center. Related towing costs will becompensated up to $100 per incident. You, orthe person driving your vehicle, are responsiblefor any expenses related to replacement keys.

Towing Service

In the event of a mechanical breakdown normallycovered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty,your vehicle will be transported (at no cost) to thenearest authorized BMW center. Your vehicle isalso covered in the event of an accident orcollision.

If a breakdown occurs after normal businesshours, your vehicle will be transported to a securelocation and transported to the nearest autho-rized BMW center on the next business day.

If you request that the vehicle be taken to a loca-

tion other than the nearest authorized BMW cen-ter, any additional expense will be yourresponsibility.

However, you may request (at no cost) to betaken to a different BMW center as long as it iswithin 50 additional miles of the nearest BMWcenter.

Towing requests for vehicles disabled because of casualty, fire, act of God, or violation of law (fed-eral, state or local) are provided at the expense of the owner/driver.

If it is necessary for you to have your vehicletowed through your own arrangements, youmust contact BMW Roadside Assistance for

prior authorization and instructions on claimprocedures. All claims must be submitted withinsixty (60) days of the disablement or occurrence,accompanied by the original receipts. Claimsreceived after that time period may be dishon-

ored and are subject to the full discretion of

BMW Roadside Assistance. If BMW RoadsideAssistance is not contacted for prior authoriza-tion, the maximum coverage for towing is$100.00.

Sign-and-Drive

Typically, if you are within the terms of your war-ranty, the services you receive under the BMWRoadside Assistance program will not requirepayment. In most cases, you will simply sign areceipt from the provider of services.

Trip Interruption Benefits

Trip interruption benefits are provided formechanical breakdowns as follows:

– Breakdowns that are warranty related, and;

– Must occur in excess of 100 miles from thedrivers residence, and;

– Repairs cannot be completed during normalbusiness hours on the same day of breakdown.

Reimbursements will be made for meals, lodging,car rentals, and alternate transportation to bringthe driver and the BMW automobile togetherafter the vehicle has been repaired by an autho-rized BMW center. Original receipts must accom-pany all reimbursement requests.

Trip interruption coverage is limited to $750.00per incident, for a maximum of five days perincident.

Always contact BMW Roadside Assistance fortrip interruption benefits. They will assist in mak-ing all the necessary arrangements.

Car Rental Discounts

Discounts are available from Hertz and Enter-prise car rental companies. Benefits may varywith each company and location, and are subjectto change without notice.

Simply display your Roadside Assistance card(showing the applicable Plan number) during res-ervation and at the time of rental to secure yourdiscount.

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Exclusions

Specifically excluded from coverage are:– Fines, taxes, or impound towing fees caused by

a violation of local or state law.

– Expenses related to hazardous weather condi-tions (removal from snow, ice, etc.).

– Expenses for the removal of snow tires, andmounting or removal of snow chains.

Services provided by AAA and its affiliated,Heathrow, Florida 32746.

The BMW Roadside Assistance Program is not awarranty and does not affect your rights underthe New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Summary of BMW Limited Warranties

*The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2007 U.S. specification BMW

vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts or Vermont. The California

Emissions Control System Limited Warranty also applies to 2007 SULEV(PZEV) models sold, leased,

and/or registered in Oregon and Washington. SULEV(PZEV) models registered in California, Maine, Mas-

sachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont have different emissions warranty cover-

age; please refer to the SULEV(PZEV) section beginning on page 40.

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New Vehicle Limited Warranty -

2007 Models (Valid Only in theU.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

Warrantor

BMW NA warrants 2007 U.S. specification vehi-cles distributed by BMW NA or sold through theBMW NA European Delivery Program againstdefects in materials or workmanship to the firstretail purchaser, and each subsequent purchaser.

Warranty Period

The warranty period is 48 months or 50,000miles, whichever occurs first.

Warranty Begins

This warranty begins on the date of first retailsale, or the date the vehicle is first placed inservice as a demonstrator or company vehi-cle, whichever is earlier.

Warranty Coverage

To obtain service under this warranty, the vehiclemust be brought, upon discovery of a defect inmaterial or workmanship, to the workshop of anyauthorized BMW center, during normal businesshours. 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 saidpart(s) is solely the prerogative of BMW NA. Partsfor which replacements are made become theproperty of BMW NA.

In all cases, a reasonable time must be allowedfor warranty repairs to be completed after thevehicle is received by the BMW center.

Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas

Safety belts are covered under the BMW NewVehicle Limited Warranty for defects in materialor workmanship for a period of 10 years, unlim-

ited mileage from the date of purchase. In orderto be eligible for this coverage, the vehicle mustbe a new car retailed in the State of Kansas andthe 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 vehiclewarranty period.

Roadside assistance and other owner benefitsare available by calling:

1 800 332-4269

For additional details on towing and other ownerbenefits please refer to the BMW RoadsideAssistance section of this Statement (page 26).

Other Items

Wheel alignment, balancing and wiper bladeinserts are covered up to 2,000 miles.

Items which are subject to wear and tear ordeterioration due to driving habits or condi-tions, such as brake pads/linings, brakediscs, clutch disc, pressure plate, filters,upholstery, trim and chrome items, paint fin-ish, drive belts, glass, and similar items, arespecifically limited to defects in material orworkmanship.

This warranty does not apply to the following:

Damage which results from negligence, improperoperation of the vehicle, improper repair, lack of or improper maintenance, environmental influ-

ences, flood, accident or fire damage, road saltcorrosion, or use of improper or contaminatedfuel.

Damage to the engine, transmission or anyrelated component caused by improper shiftingof the transmission.

Maintenance services and parts when replacedduring maintenance such as spark plugs, lubri-cants, fluids, engine tuneup parts, replacementof 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 anyperformance accessories or componentsattached to the vehicle which alters the originalengineering and/or operating specifications or

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which result in damage to the other original com-

ponents, electrical interference, electrical short,radio static, water leaks and wind noise.

Tires are warranted by their respective manufac-turer as detailed in the applicable tire manufac-turers warranty statements. Instructions forproper tire care and maintenance are containedin the Owners Manual. Should you experiencedifficulty in obtaining warranty service from a tiremanufacturer, your authorized BMW center willassist you in resolving the difficulty.

Non-BMW Parts - While you may elect to usenon-genuine BMW parts for maintenance orrepair services, BMW NA is not obligated to payfor repairs that include non-genuine BMW parts

or for any damage resulting from the use of non-genuine parts.


This warranty shall be null and void if thevehicle identification number has beenaltered or cannot be read, if the odometerhasbeen replaced or altered and the true mileagecannot be determined, if the vehicle has beendeclared a total loss or sold for salvage pur-poses, or if the vehicle has been used in anycompetitive event.

GeneralThese warranties give you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRAN-TIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THEDURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIESHEREIN. BMW NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCI-DENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE,OR LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANYBREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR-

RANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THISPRODUCT.

Some states do not allow limitations on how longan implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or lim-

itation of incidental or consequential damages,

so the above limitations and exclusions may notapply to you.

Limited Warranty - RustPerforation 2007 Models

BMW NA warrants this original vehicle againstdefects in materials or workmanship which willresult in rust perforation of the vehicle body for aperiod of 12 years unlimted mileage, commenc-ing on the date of first retail sale, or the date thevehicle is first placed in service as a demonstra-tor or company vehicle, whichever is earlier.

To obtain service under this warranty, the vehiclemust be brought, upon discovery of any rust per-foration, to the workshop of any authorized BMWcenter. This BMW center will, without charge forparts or labor, either repair or replace the defec-tive part(s). The decision to repair or replace saidpart(s) is solely the prerogative of BMW of NorthAmerica. Parts for which replacements are madebecome the property of BMW of North America.

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE:

In order to keep this warranty in effect, the vehi-cle must be inspected at least every two years.Any areas requiring preventative maintenancemust be repaired.

The Inspection/Maintenance consists of:a. Washing the chassis before inspection, if nec-

essary, due to dirt accumulation.

b. Repairing any damages to undercoating orpaint due to stone chips, gravel erosion,scratches, or other external influences.

BMW of North America makes no other expresswarranty on this product except the new car war-ranty or the warranty as to the emission controlsystem. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WAR-RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TOTHE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRAN-

TIES HEREIN.BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HEREBYEXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUEN-TIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME,INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OF USE OF THE

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VEHICLE, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANYEXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUD-ING THE IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANT-ABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow limitations on how longan implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or lim-itation of incidental or consequential damages,so the above limitations and exclusions may notapply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, andyou may also have other rights which vary fromstate to state. Any legal claim or action arisingfrom any express or implied warranty containedherein must be brought within 12 months of thedate it arises.

This warranty does not apply to the following:

a. Damage caused by negligence, improperaccident damage repairs, or improper use.

b. Damage attributable to failure to performrequired inspections/maintenance at thespecified intervals or in accordance with theBMW rust inspection/maintenance programinstructions. Proof must be provided by a paidinvoice or filling in the appropriate boxes in theService Section of this Statement.


This warranty shall be null and void if thevehicle identification number has beenaltered or cannot be read, if the odometerhasbeen replaced or altered and the true mileagecannot be determined, if the vehicle has beendeclared a total loss or sold for salvage pur-poses, or if the vehicle has been used in anycompetitive event.

Federal Emissions System Defect

Warranty (Valid only in the U.S.A.and Puerto Rico)

This warranty applies only to U.S. specificationvehicles distributed by BMW of North America(BMW NA) or sold through the BMW NA Euro-pean Delivery Program.

In accordance with the defect warranty provi-sions of section 207(b) of the Clean Air Act,BMW NA warrants to the first retail purchaser,and each subsequent purchaser, that the car (a)was designed, built and equipped so as to con-form, at the time of sale, with all regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency appli-cable at the time of manufacture and (b) is freefrom defects in materials and workmanshipwhich would cause it to fail to conform with appli-cable regulations for a period of 2 years or24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, except forspecific emission control components (as listedon page 36), for which the warranty period is 8years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

This warranty begins on the date of first retailsale, or the date the vehicle is first placed in ser-vice as a demonstrator or company vehicle,whichever is earlier.

Warranty claims must be made as soon as rea-sonably possible after a defect is discovered. Tomake a claim, the car must be brought to any

authorized BMW center during normal businesshours.

The BMW center will, without charge for parts orlabor (including diagnosis), either repair orreplace the defective part, if any. The decisionwhether to repair or replace said parts is solelythe prerogative of BMW NA and must beexpected to correct the failure of the warrantedpart. Parts for which replacements are madebecome the property of BMW NA. In all cases, areasonable time must be allowed for warrantyrepairs to be completed after the car is receivedby the BMW center.

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For assistance in determining which specific

parts or components of your vehicle are coveredunder this warranty, please contact your BMWcenter.

It is the owners responsibility to have all sched-uled inspection and maintenance services per-formed (at the owners expense), as prescribed inthe maintenance schedule for the BMW Emis-sion Control System. Service intervals are com-puted by the onboard BMW service intervalindicator and displayed on the instrument panel.The instructions for proper maintenance and usecan be found in the Owners Manual. It is stronglyrecommended that any replacement parts usedfor maintenance, repair or replacement of emis-

sion control systems be certified BMW ServiceParts or BMW Authorized Remanufactured Parts.Without invalidating this warranty, the owner mayelect to have maintenance, repair or replacementof the emission control systems performed byany automotive repair establishment, or elect touse parts other than certified BMW ServiceParts. However, the cost of such service or partswill not be covered under this warranty, except inemergency situations. In an emergency situation,where an authorized BMW center or a warrantyreplacement part is not reasonably available(within 30 days), repairs may be performed at anyavailable service establishment using any equiva-lent part. BMW NA will reimburse the owner for

such emergency repairs (including labor, partsand diagnosis not to exceed BMW NA rates forlabor, parts, and diagnosis in said area) that arecovered under this warranty. Replaced parts andpaid invoices must be presented at a BMW cen-ter as a condition of reimbursement for emer-gency repairs not performed by a BMW center.

The use of replacement parts, which are not of equivalent quality, may impair the effectivenessof the emission control system. If other than cer-tified BMW Service Parts or Authorized Remanu-factured Parts are used for maintenance, repairor replacement of components affecting emis-sion control, the owner should obtain assurances

that such parts are warranted by their manufac-turer to be equivalent to genuine BMW parts inperformance and durability. BMW NA assumesno liability under this warranty with respect toparts other than genuine BMW parts.

However, the use of non-BMW replacement

parts or non-EPA certified parts does not invali-date the warranty on other components, unlessnon-BMW parts or non-EPA certified parts causedamage to warranted parts.

What is not covered

This warranty does not cover malfunctionscaused by any of the following: accident, flood,misuse, improper adjustment, modification, alter-ation, tampering, disconnection, improper orinadequate maintenance, use of leaded fuel orfuels containing more than 10% ethanol, or otheroxygenates with more than 2.8% oxygen byweight (i.e., more than 15% MTBE or more than3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent).

The replacement of maintenance parts, such asspark plugs, filters and similar items used inrequired maintenance services, the repair orreplacement of maintenance parts beyond thefirst required inspection/maintenance, or if thepart has been replaced earlier for reasons otherthan it being defective.

The car or any part of the car unless a failurecauses the car to fail to conform to applicableemission regulations.

Any car on which the odometer has beenreplaced or altered and the true mileage cannot

be determined.The car, if the vehicle identification number isaltered or cannot be read, or if the car has beendeclared a total loss or sold for salvage purposes.

General

These warranties give you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRAN-TIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THEDURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES

HEREIN.BMW NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTALAND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUD-ING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, ORLOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY

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BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR-

RANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THISPRODUCT.

Some states do not allow limitations on how longan implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or lim-itation of incidental or consequential damages,so the above limitations and exclusions may notapply to you. Additionally, if you are a California,Maine, Massachusetts or Vermont resident andyour vehicle is registered in that state, your vehi-cle is eligible for California Emissions Warrantycoverage.

These federal warranty provisions also apply toall vehicles sold in all U.S. states and territories

regardless of whether a state has enacted statewarranty provisions that differ from the federalprovisions.

Federal Emissions PerformanceWarranty (Valid only in the U.S.A.and Puerto Rico)

In those states and jurisdictions that have estab-lished periodic vehicle emissions tests to encour-age proper vehicle maintenance and require thecar to pass an emissions test approved by theU.S. Environmental Protection Agency and:

1. The car was distributed by BMW of North

America (BMW NA), or sold through theBMW NA European Delivery Program; and

2. The car has been maintained and operated inaccordance with the instructions for propermaintenance and use set forth in the OwnersManual supplied with the car; and

3. The car fails to conform to the applicableemissions standards of the EPA as judged byan EPA approved emissions test; and

4. The failure to conform results or will result inthe owner of the car having to bear a penaltyor other sanction (including the denial of theright to use the car) under local state or fed-eral law if the non-conformity is not remediedwithin a specified period of time.

Then, in accordance with the provisions of sec-tion 207(b) of the Clean Air Act, BMW NA war-

rants that if the car is eligible for coverage under

this warranty, any non-conformities in the car,which cause it to fail an EPA-approved emissionstest will, without charge for parts or labor (includ-ing diagnosis), be adjusted, repaired, or replaced,at the option of BMW NA to proper specifica-tions, in order to make the car comply with appli-cable emissions standards. The decision toadjust, repair or replace parts is solely the pre-rogative of BMW NA and must reasonably beexpected to correct the failure of the warrantedpart.

This warranty begins on the date of first retailsale, or the date the vehicle is first placed in ser-vice as a demonstrator or company vehicle,whichever is earlier. This warranty continues for a

period of 2 years or 24,000 miles, whicheveroccurs first, except for specific emissions controlcomponents (as listed on page 36), for which thewarranty period is 8 years or 80,000 miles which-ever occurs first.

This warranty is made subject to the terms andconditions that apply to the Emission ControlSystem Warranty and the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty.

No claim under this warranty will be denied onthe basis of use of a properly installed EPA certi-fied emission part for maintenance and repair.

A vehicle manufacturer may deny an emissionperformance warranty claim on the basis of anuncertified replacement part used in the mainte-nance or repair of a vehicle only if the vehiclemanufacturer presents evidence that the uncerti-fied replacement part is either defective in mate-rials or workmanship or not equivalent from anemission standpoint to the original equipmentpart.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emis-sion control devices and systems may be per-formed by any automotive repairestablishment or individual using any certi-fied part.

Immediately after the car has failed an EPAapproved emission short test, your claim can be

made at any authorized BMW center. The BMWcenter will honor or deny your claim within thetime period specified by local or state laws (not toexceed 30 days), to avoid further penalties orsanctions. lf the claim is denied, the BMW center

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will notify you in writing of the reason(s). TheBMW center is required by law to honor the claimif notice of denial is not received by the ownerwithin the specified time period.

You may obtain further information concerningthe emission warranties, or report violations of warranty terms, by contacting the Director, FieldOperations and Support Division (6406J), Envi-ronmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW,Washington, D.C. 20460.

The following systems are covered by the Fed-eral Emission Performance Warranty for a periodof two years or 24,000 miles, whichever occursfirst. The specific systems may vary according tomodel, therefore, all of the systems listed maynot be used on your vehicle. For assistance indetermining which systems and specific compo-nents within these systems apply to your vehicle,please contact your BMW center.

AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM

FUEL METERING SYSTEM

IGNITION SYSTEM

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATIONSYSTEM (PCV)

FUEL EVAPORATIVE CONTROL SYSTEM

EXHAUST SYSTEM

ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSENSORS/DEVICES

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD)

RELATED PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEABOVE SYSTEMS

The following components and/or system are/iscovered under the Federal Emission Warranty fora period of 8 years or 80,000 miles, whicheveroccurs first.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (INCLUDINGON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM)

For assistance in determining coverage of thespecific components of the on-board diagnosticsystem, please contact your BMW center.

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California Emission Control

Warranty Statement*YourWarranty Rights and Obligations

The California Air Resources Board and BMW of North America (BMW NA) are pleased to explainthe emission control system warranty on your2007 vehicle. In California, new motor vehiclesmust be designed, built and equipped to meetthe States stringent anti-smog standards. BMWNA must warrant the emission control system onyour vehicle for the periods of time listed belowprovided there has been no abuse, neglect orimproper maintenance of your vehicle.

Your emission control system may include parts

such as the fuel injection system, the ignitionsystem, catalytic converter, and engine com-puter. Also included may be hoses, belts, con-nectors and other emission-related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, BMW NAwill repair your vehicle at no cost to you includingdiagnosis, parts and labor.

Manufacturers Warranty Coverage:

– For 3 years or 50,000 miles whichever occursfirst:

1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection,all necessary repairs and adjustments will bemade by BMW NA to ensure that your vehiclepasses the inspection. This is your emissioncontrol system PERFORMANCEWARRANTY.

2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle isdefective, the part will be repaired or replacedby BMW NA. This is your short-term emis-sion control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.

– For 7 years or 70,000 miles whichever occursfirst:

If an emission-related part specially noted onpage 40 as having coverage for 7 years or

70,000 miles is defective, the part will berepaired or replaced by BMW NA. This is yourlong-term emission control system DEFECTSWARRANTY.

Owners Warranty Responsibilities:

– As the vehicle owner, you are responsible forthe performance of the required maintenancelisted in your Owners Manual. BMW NA recom-mends that you retain all receipts coveringmaintenance on your vehicle, but BMW NAcannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor-mance of all scheduled maintenance.

– You are responsible for presenting your vehicleto an authorized BMW center as soon as aproblem exists. The warranty repairs should becompleted in a reasonable amount of time, notto exceed 30 days.

– As the vehicle owner, you should also be awarethat BMW NA may deny your warranty cover-age if your vehicle or part has failed due toabuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unap-proved modifications.

If you have any questions regarding your war-ranty rights and responsibilities, you shouldcontact:

BMW of North America, LLCCustomer Relations and Services DepartmentPO. Box 1227Westwood, N.J. 07675-1227

Telephone: 1 800 831-1117Website:

www.bmwusa.com

or the

California Air Resources Board9528 Telstar AvenueEl Monte, CA 91731

*-The California Emissions Control System LimitedWarranty applies to all 2007 U.S. specification BMWvehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in California,Maine, Massachusetts or Vermont. This warrantyalso applies to SULEV(PZEV) models sold, leased,and/or registered in Oregon or Washington.

SULEV(PZEV) models registered in California,Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut,Rhode Island and Vermont have different emissionswarranty coverage; please refer to the SULEV(PZEV)section beginning on page 40.

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It is strongly recommended that any replacement

parts used for maintenance, repair or replace-ment of emission control systems be genuineBMW Service Parts or BMW AuthorizedRemanufactured Parts. Without invalidating thiswarranty, the owner may elect to have mainte-nance, repair or replacement of the emissioncontrol systems performed by any automotiverepair establishment, or elect to use parts otherthan BMW Authorized Remanufactured or genu-ine BMW Service Parts. However, the cost of such service or parts will not be covered underthis warranty, except in emergency situations. Inan emergency situation, where an authorizedBMW center is not reasonably available or a war-ranty replacement part is not available within 30

days, repairs may be performed at any availableservice establishment or by any individual usingany replacement part.

A repair not completed within 30 days consti-tutes an emergency. BMW NA will reimburse theowner for such emergency repairs (includinglabor, parts and diagnosis not to exceed BMWsuggested retail price for all warranted partsreplaced and labor charges based on the manu-facturers recommended time allowance for thewarranty repair and the geographically appropri-ate hourly labor rate) that are covered under thiswarranty. Replaced parts and paid invoices mustbe presented to a BMW center as a condition of

reimbursement for emergency repairs not per-formed by a BMW center.

The use of replacement parts, which are not of equivalent quality, may impair the effectivenessof emission control systems. If other than genu-ine BMW Service Parts or Authorized Remanu-factured Parts are used for maintenance, repairor replacement of components affecting emis-sion control, the owner should obtain assurancesthat such parts are warranted by their manufac-turer to be equivalent to genuine BMW parts inperformance and durability. BMW NA assumesno liability under this warranty with respect toparts other than genuine BMW parts.

However, the use of non-BMW replacementparts does not invalidate the warranty on othercomponents, unless non-BMW parts causedamage to warranted parts.

What is not covered

This warranty does not cover malfunctionscaused by any of the following: accident, flood,misuse, modification, alteration, tampering, dis-connection, improper or inadequate mainte-nance, except if performed by an authorizedBMW center doing warranty repair work, use of leaded fuel or fuel other than as specified in theOwners Manual.

The replacement of maintenance parts, such asspark plugs, filters and similar items used inrequired maintenance services or the repair orreplacement of maintenance parts beyond thefirst replacement interval.

Any car on which the odometer has been

replaced or altered and the true mileage cannotbe determined.

The car, if the vehicle identification number isaltered or cannot be determined, or if the car hasbeen declared a total loss or sold for salvagepurposes.

General

The warranty gives you specific legal rights, andyou may also have other rights which vary fromstate to state.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRAN-TIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE

DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIESHEREIN. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HEREBYEXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUEN-TIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME,INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OF USE OF THEVEHICLE, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANYEXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUD-ING THE IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANT-ABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

For assistance in determining which parts arecovered by this warranty, please contact yourauthorized BMW center or the BMW NA Cus-tomer Relations Department at 1 800 831-1117.You may obtain further information concerningthe emissions warranty or report violations of

warranty terms, by contacting Air ResourcesBoard (ARB), Mobile Source Operations Division,9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731.Please include the title of the BMW servicedepartment head and telephone number.

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California Emission Warranty Parts

ListThe following components are covered fordefects by the California Emission Control Sys-tem Limited Warranty for a period of 7 years or70,000 miles, whichever comes first:

Component 328i 335i

CATALYTICCONVERTER

• •

CYLINDER HEADCOVER GASKET

• •

ENGINE CONTROLMODULE

• •

EXHAUSTMANIFOLD GASKET• •

EXHAUSTMANIFOLDW/CATALYST

•

EXHAUST PIPEW/CATALYST

• •

FUEL FILLER NECK • •

FUEL TANK • •

HIGH PRESSUREFUEL PUMP

•

INTAKE MANIFOLD • •

INTAKE MANIFOLDADJUSTER UNIT

•

OXYGEN SENSOR • •

THROTTLE BODY •

TORQUECONVERTER

• •

TRANSMISSIONCONTROL MODULE

• •

TURBOCHARGER •

VALVETRONICSENSOR

• •

VANOS (VVT)ADJUSTMENT UNIT

• •

Notice

The National Traffic Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 requires manufacturers to be in a positionto contact the vehicle owners when a correctionof a product defect becomes necessary. Pleasefill in the attached postcard if you change youraddress 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 forproper tire care and maintenance are containedin the Owners Manual. Should you experiencedifficulty in obtaining warranty service from a tire

manufacturer, your authorized BMW center willassist 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 PartialZero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) under the Califor-nia Air Resources Board Zero Emission Vehicleprogram. In addition to very low tailpipe and zero-evaporative emissions, this PZEV certificationincludes a unique warranty when the vehicle isregistered in California, Massachusetts, Maine,

New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island or Vermont.SULEV(PZEV) models registered in Oregon andWashington 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 Informationlabel located in the engine compartment. A rep-resentative label is shown on page 1.

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Summary of BMW Limited Warranties for SULEV(PZEV) Models

* The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2007 U.S. specification BMW

SULEV (PZEV) vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York,

Connecticut, Rhode Island or Vermont.

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Warranty Statement SULEV(PZEV)*Your Warranty Rights andObligations

The California Air Resources Board and BMW of North America (BMW NA) are pleased to explainthe emission control system warranty on your2007 vehicle. In California, new motor vehiclesmust be designed, built and equipped to meetthe States stringent anti-smog standards. BMWNA must warrant the emission control system onyour vehicle for the periods of time listed belowprovided there has been no abuse, neglect orimproper maintenance of your vehicle.

Your emission control system may include partssuch as the fuel injection system, the ignitionsystem, catalytic converter, and engine com-puter. Also included may be hoses, belts, con-nectors and other emission-related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, BMW NAwill repair your vehicle at no cost to you includingdiagnosis, parts and labor.

Manufacturers Warranty Coverage:

– For 15 years or 150,000 miles whicheveroccurs first:

1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection,all necessary repairs and adjustments will bemade by BMW NA to ensure that your vehiclepasses the inspection. This is your emissioncontrol system PERFORMANCEWARRANTY.

2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle isdefective, the part will be repaired or replacedby BMW NA. This is your emission controlsystem DEFECTS WARRANTY.

Owners Warranty Responsibilities:

– As the vehicle owner, you are responsible forthe performance of the required maintenancelisted in your Owners Manual. BMW NA recom-mends that you retain all receipts coveringmaintenance on your vehicle, but BMW NAcannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor-mance of all scheduled maintenance.

– You are responsible for presenting your vehicleto an authorized BMW center as soon as aproblem exists. The warranty repairs should becompleted in a reasonable amount of time, notto exceed 30 days.

– As the vehicle owner, you should also be awarethat BMW NA may deny your warranty cover-age if your vehicle or part has failed due toabuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unap-proved modifications.

If you have any questions regarding your war-ranty rights and responsibilities, you shouldcontact:

BMW of North America, LLCCustomer Relations and Services DepartmentPO. Box 1227Westwood, N.J. 07675-1227

Telephone: 1 800 831-1117

Website:www.bmwusa.com

or the

California Air Resources Board9528 Telstar AvenueEl Monte, CA 91731

*-The California Emissions Control System Lim-ited Warranty SULEV (PZEV) applies to all 2007U.S. specification BMW SULEV (PZEV) vehiclessold, leased, and/or registered in California,Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut,Rhode Island or Vermont. SULEV(PZEV) modelsregistered in Oregon or Washington have differ-

ent emissions warranty coverage; please refer tothe California Emissions Warranty section begin-ning on page 43.

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System Limited Warranty SULEV(PZEV)*

This warranty applies to California certified vehi-cles distributed by BMW of North America (BMWNA) or sold through the BMW NA EuropeanDelivery Program, registered and operated pri-marily in California.

BMW NA warrants to the original purchaser andeach subsequent owner that the vehicle is:

a. designed, built and equipped so as to con-form with the applicable California AirResources Board emission standards.

b. free from defects in materials and workman-ship which cause any part that can affectemissions to fail to conform with applicablerequirements or to fail a California SmogCheck test or EPA approved short test for aperiod of 15 years or 150,000, whicheveroccurs first.

c. free from defects in materials and workman-ship in emission related parts for a period of 15 years or 150,000, whichever occurs first.

This warranty begins on the date of first retailsale, or the date the vehicle is first placed in ser-vice as a demonstrator or company vehicle,whichever is earlier.

To obtain service under this warranty, the vehiclemust be brought, upon failure of a Smog Checktest or upon discovery of the defect, to the work-shop of any authorized BMW center, during nor-mal business hours. The BMW center will honoror deny your claim within 30 days. If the claim isdenied, the BMW center will notify you in writingof the reason(s). The BMW center is required bylaw to honor the claim if notice is not given to theowner within 30 days.

The BMW center will, without charge for parts orlabor (including diagnosis), either adjust, repair orreplace the defective part and other parts

affected by the failure of the warranted part, if any. If your vehicle failed the California SmogCheck test or an EPA approved short test, thenBMW NA will repair your vehicle so that it willpass this test. Items that require scheduled

replacement are warranted up to the replace-

ment interval specified in the Service section of this Statement. BMW NA may repair a part in lieuof replacing it when performing warranty repairs.Parts for which replacements are made becomethe property of BMW NA.

A repair performed as the result of a smog checktest failure due to a defect in a part, which is war-ranted for 15 years/150,000, is covered.

In all cases, a reasonable time, not to exceed 30days, must be allowed for a warranty repair to becompleted, after the car is received by the BMWcenter.

It is the owners responsibility to have all requiredmaintenance services performed (at the owners

expense), as prescribed in the maintenanceschedule for the BMW Emission Control System.Service intervals are computed by the serviceinterval indicator and displayed on the instrumentpanel.

However, BMW NA will not deny your warrantyrepair claims solely because you do not havemaintenance records or you did not perform therequired maintenance unless BMW NA demon-strates that such lack of required maintenance isa direct cause of the emission control systemfailure. The instructions for required maintenanceand use can be found in the Owners Manual andin the Service section of this Statement.

*The California Emissions Control System Lim-ited Warranty SULEV(PZEV) applies to all 2007U.S. specification BMW SULEV(PZEV) vehiclessold, leased, and/or registered in California,Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, RhodeIsland or Vermont.

It is strongly recommended that any replacementparts used for maintenance, repair or replace-ment of emission control systems be genuineBMW Service Parts or BMW AuthorizedRemanufactured Parts. Without invalidating thiswarranty, the owner may elect to have mainte-nance, repair or replacement of the emissioncontrol systems performed by any automotiverepair establishment, or elect to use parts other

than BMW Authorized Remanufactured or genu-ine BMW Service Parts. However, the cost of such service or parts will not be covered underthis warranty, except in emergency situations. Inan emergency situation, where an authorized

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