BMW 323Ci Convertible Technical Information

Service and Warranty Information2000 All Models (except 323i, 328i)

6Inspection I (M roadster/coupe)Only those items of inspection work which apply to your vehicle will be performed. This list is subject to amendment

7Body/ElectricalCheck battery electrolyte level and add distilled water if required. •Perform battery load test. •Check lighting system, i.e.: headlig

8UndercarriageHalf-shafts: Check for leaks at flexible boots. •Inspect entire body according to terms of rust perforation limited warranty(must be per

9Engine CompartmentChange oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating temperature.Use only BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil, p/n 07 51 0

10UndercarriageChange oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating temperature.Use only BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil, p/n 07 51 0 002

11Body/ElectricalCheck battery state-of-charge and charge if required. ••••Check lighting system, i.e.: headlights, foglights, parking, back-up, licen

12Engine CompartmentReplace air cleaner element. (Note: Reduce replacement interval in dusty operating conditions). • • • •UndercarriageCheck thicknes

13Speedometer(Odometer Memory)changed:MileageDateSpeedometer(Odometer Memory)changed:MileageDateRecord of M-MobilityRecord of Spark Plug Record of Oxy

14BMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceDate/Stamp/SignatureBMW Engine Oil Ser

15BMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceDate/Stamp/SignatureBMW Engine Oil Ser

Model YearVINRetail/In-Service DateTrim Code Color CodeProduction DateLicense Plate NumberBMW center Telephone Numbers:OfficesServicesOwner/Driver Inf

16BMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceDate/Stamp/SignatureBMW Engine Oil Ser

17The maintenance schedule as shown is requiredfor the proper functioning of the emission controlsystems for optimum vehicle performance and fuelecono

18If your car is driven only for short distances of lessthan 10 miles over a prolonged period of time,without an occasional drive at highway speeds,th

19Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

20Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

21Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

22Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

23Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

24Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

25Your satisfaction with our product and the ser-vices provided by authorized BMW centers is ofgreat importance to us. We take pride in our prod-uct,

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26During a specific period (usually the earlier of 12months or 12,000 miles, though this periodvaries by state), some states require us or ourauthoriz

27As a BMW owner, you will experience BMW qual-ity first hand. Our dedication to excellence in de-sign, engineering, and service is among the bestin

28Special ProgramsSOMETIMES BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. OFFERS A SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM TO PAY ALL OR PART OF THE COST OFCERTAIN REPAIRS BEYOND TH

29The BMW Roadside Assistance Program reflectsBMW’s commitment to your complete satisfac-tion with the BMW ownership experience.It is available for U.

30From the information you provide, the BMWRoadside Assistance service representative willdetermine the type of help required.Dispatch Service

31Trip Interruption BenefitsTrip interruption benefits are provided for mechani-cal breakdowns as follows:– Breakdowns that are warranty related,

32Summary of BMW Limited WarrantiesMonthsNew Vehicle Warranty 48Rust Perforation Warranty 72Federal Emission Warranty– All Emission Related Parts 24–

33WarrantorBMW NA warrants 2000 U.S. specification ve-hicles distributed by BMW NA or sold throughthe BMW NA European Delivery Programagainst defects

34Other ItemsWheel alignment, balancing and wiper blade in-serts are covered up to 2,000 miles.Items which are subject to wear and tear ordeterioratio

35BMW NA warrants this original vehicle against de-fects in materials or workmanship which will re-sult in rust perforation of the vehicle body for ap

BMW Valet Program (750iL only)The BMW Valet Program is a benefit designed to provide a "Premier Care Experience" for 2000 750iL customers. T

36This warranty applies only to U.S. specificationvehicles distributed by BMW of North America,Inc. (BMW NA) or sold through the BMW NAEuropean Delive

37However, the use of non-BMW replacement partsor non-EPA certified parts does not invalidate thewarranty on other components, unless non-BMWparts or

38In those states and jurisdictions that have estab-lished periodic vehicle emissions tests to encour-age proper vehicle maintenance and requi

39The following systems are covered by the Fed-eral Emission Performance Warranty for a pe-riod of two years or 24,000 miles, whicheveroccurs first.

40The California Air Resources Board and BMWof North America, Inc. (BMW NA) are pleased toexplain the emission control system warranty onyour 2000 veh

41This warranty applies to California certified ve-hicles distributed by BMW of North America,Inc. (BMW NA) or sold through the BMW NAEuropean Deliver

42It is strongly recommended that any replace-ment parts used for maintenance, repair orreplacement of emission control systems begenuine BMW Service

43For assistance in determining which parts arecovered by this warranty, please contact your au-thorized BMW center or the BMW NA CustomerRelations De

44NoticeThe “National Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety Act of1966” requires manufacturers to be in a positionto contact the vehicle owners when a co

45NOTES:

1BMW Maintenance Programs - 2000 ModelsMaintenance Programs are a benefit designedto help reduce the cost of scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance.Ev

46NOTES:

47© BMW of North America, Inc.Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07675Printed in U.S.A. 2/99 Z3, E38, E39 (92-123)

2Maintenance SystemThe BMW Maintenance System has been devisedwith the following objectives: to maximize vehiclesafety, reliability, and resale value

3A detailed list of all maintenance operations in-cluded in each of the elements of the BMWMaintenance System is found on pages 4-17.These elements ar

4Quality Certification IFor a detailed list of items inspected, refer to theQuality Certification I form provided to the Ownerat time of

5Engine CompartmentChange oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating temperature. •Reset service indicator. • M roadster, M coupeEngi