SULEV (PZEV) - 6-Cylinder Engine only:
128i Coupe, 128i Convertible
328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i xDrive Coupe
Introduction [for SULEV (PZEV)
only]
Certain 2013 128i and 328i models are certified
to California’s stringent Super Ultra Low
Emission Vehicle (SULEV) standards and also
qualify as a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV)
under the California Air Resources Board Zero
Emission Vehicle program. In addition to very low
tailpipe and zero-evaporative emissions, this
PZEV certification includes a unique warranty
when the vehicle is registered in California and
certain other states, as indicated in the SULEV
(PZEV) section beginning on page 38. SULEV
(PZEV) models registered in Oregon,
Pennsylvania and Washington are covered by the
California Emission Warranty beginning on
page 28.
The emission certification standard can be
verified on the Vehicle Emission Control
Information label located in the engine
compartment. A representative label is shown
below; the SULEV (PZEV) certification is stated
after the word “California.”
BMW Ultimate Service™
BMW Ultimate Service leads the industry in
providing owners with incredible value and peace
of mind. This service includes:
䉯 The BMW Maintenance Program: No-cost
factory-recommended maintenance for
4 years/50,000 miles from the original
in-service date, whichever comes first.
䉯 BMW Roadside Assistance: No-cost 24/7
on-the-road assistance for 4 years/unlimited
miles from the original in-service date. Also
includes trip-interruption benefits as well as
trip routing services.
䉯 New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Limited
coverage for defects in materials and
workmanship for 4 years/50,000 miles from
the original in-service date, whichever comes
first. Repairs will only be made at authorized
BMW centers using Original BMW Parts.
The BMW Maintenance Program
The BMW Maintenance Program is a benefit
designed to help reduce the cost of ownership.
This program has been devised with the
following objectives: to maximize vehicle safety,
reliability, and resale value by minimizing
breakdowns resulting from wear, and minimizing
cost and inconvenience by computing
maintenance intervals based upon the specific
manner in which each individual vehicle is driven.
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2013 1, 3, 5, 6 Series and Z4 vehicles purchased
from any authorized BMW center in the United
States or Puerto Rico are covered by the BMW
Maintenance Program for 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Coverage
begins on the date of first retail sale or the date
the vehicle is first placed into service as a sales
demonstrator, Aftersales Mobility Program (AMP)
Vehicle or company vehicle, whichever is earlier.
Any authorized BMW center in the United States
or Puerto Rico will perform the scheduled
maintenance services on your vehicle at no
expense to you.
Coverage
The BMW Maintenance Program covers all factory
recommended maintenance, as determined by the
Condition Based Service (CBS) system. Additional
specific items that need replacement due to
normal wear and tear, and that are not covered by
the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty - such
as brake pads, brake rotors, and wiper blade
inserts - are included, provided wear and tear
exceeds BMW wear limits. Any applicable
adjustments required due to normal operating
conditions are also included. See pages 10-11 of
this booklet for additional information.
Exclusions from coverage include the following:
䉯 Items reimbursable under your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty
䉯 Gasoline and gasoline additive
䉯 Windshield washer additive (except when in
conjunction with scheduled maintenance)
䉯 Parking brake shoes/linings
䉯
Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance and rotation
䉯 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor
䉯 Wear and tear of soft trim items, such as:
seats, carpets, moldings, headliner, door
panels and all chrome trim
䉯 Damage, including consequential, which
results from negligence, improper operation of
the vehicle, wear and tear or deterioration due
to driving habits or conditions, improper repair,
environmental influences, flood, accident or
fire damage, road salt corrosion, alteration,
installation of non-genuine BMW accessories,
or use of improper, poor quality or
contaminated fuel
䉯 Altered or unreadable Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) or odometer irregularities or
vehicles where the true mileage cannot be
determined
䉯 Maintenance or repair after the vehicle is
deemed a total loss
䉯 Maintenance or repairs performed by other
than an authorized BMW center within the
United States or Puerto Rico
䉯 “Topping off” low fluids (e.g., engine oil,
antifreeze, washer fluid, etc.) except when
done in conjunction with a scheduled
maintenance or other required maintenance
work (as outlined in the customized
maintenance checklist printout) that is
performed during an applicable Maintenance
Program period
䉯 Vehicles used in competitive events
䉯 Oil changes performed outside the
recommended maintenance intervals as
indicated by the Condition Based Service
Maintenance Upgrade Option
Please contact your authorized BMW center for
information and availability on the optional
Maintenance Program Upgrade for coverage up to
6 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Eligibility and coverage exclusions may apply.
Intervals
Time intervals should be followed using the
maintenance intervals as indicated by the BMW
Condition Based Service.
Maintenance intervals on motor vehicles have
conventionally been specified based upon
accumulated mileage. However, driving
conditions have a major influence on routine
maintenance requirements; distance traveled is
only one of the significant factors. A vehicle
driven for 50,000 miles of short trips in the city
with numerous cold starts, prolonged periods of
idling, stop-and-go driving, and high engine
speeds during acceleration requires more
frequent maintenance intervals than a vehicle
driven for 50,000 miles for long distances at low
engine speeds primarily at operating
temperature.
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The advanced technologies at BMW have led to
the development of the unique BMW Condition
Based Service (CBS) system which computes
the actual optimum maintenance requirements
based not only upon the accumulated mileage,
but taking into account important factors such as
high or low engine speeds, short or long trip
driving.
Condition Based Service (CBS)
CBS is a further development of the Service
Interval Indicator System. Sensors and
sophisticated algorithms take even more detailed
account of the various conditions of vehicle use.
The remaining times for selected maintenance
tasks as well as any legally prescribed dates are
displayed to you individually:
䉯 Engine oil
䉯 Brakes - front and rear separately
䉯 Brake fluid
䉯 Vehicle check
䉯 Required State Inspection(s)
CBS thus determines the current and future
maintenance requirements. This data can also be
read from the vehicle key by your BMW Service
Advisor and used to propose the optimum scope
of maintenance.
Disconnecting the battery during periods of
long-term storage will interrupt the
calculation of time-based services. Have all items
requiring time-based maintenance, such as
brake fluid and possibly also the engine oil and
microfilter, brought up to date by your BMW
center. Also see the section on battery care on
page 12 of this Booklet.
Service Required Display
Info Display screen contents
1 and 3 Series; Z4 similar
6 Series; 5 Series similar
The distance remaining until your next service
briefly appears when you switch on the ignition.
The Info Display immediately switches to its
compute mode when you press one of the
two buttons on the turn signal indicator lever.
For certain maintenance operations, you can
view the respective distance remaining or due
date individually in the instrument cluster (5 and
6 Series not included) or in the Control Display
(5, 6 Series and Z4; also 1 and 3 Series with
optional iDrive; see page 7).
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Info Display screens in the instrument
cluster
1. Push button 1 on the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompanied
by the words “SERVICE-INFO”.
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
service items.
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Possible displays (1 and 3 Series only)
1. Button for selecting functions
2. Service requirements
3. Engine oil
4. State required safety inspection* (1 Series only)/Roadworthiness test
5. Front brake pads
6. Rear brake pads
7. Brake fluid
*Note: The display icons for the state required safety and emissions inspection may be deactivated by
your BMW center, if the state in which your BMW is registered does not require them.
The sequence of displayed service items may vary.The data for the next service appointment is shown
first.
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Possible displays (Z4 only)
1. Button for selecting functions
2. Service requirements
3. Engine oil
4. State required safety inspection*/Roadworthiness test
5. Front brake pads
6. Rear brake pads
7. Brake fluid
*Note: The display icons for the state required safety and emissions inspection may be deactivated by
your BMW center, if the state in which your BMW is registered does not require them.
The sequence of displayed service items may vary.The data for the next service appointment is shown
first.
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Control Display screen contents
(vehicles with iDrive)
The current Status of Service items determined
by the CBS are shown in the Control Display.
You can also view additional information on the
service and maintenance requirements.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the i-menu.
3. Select “Info sources” and press the
controller.
4. Select “Service Info” and press the controller.
5. If necessary, move the highlight marker.Turn
the controller until “Vehicle status” is
selected and press the controller.
6. If necessary, move the highlight marker.Turn
the controller until “Status” is selected and
press the controller.
A list of selected maintenance operations and, if
applicable, inspections required by law is
displayed.
You can request more detailed information on
every entry.
Select the entry and press the controller.
1, 3 Series and Z4
5 and 6 Series
To exit from the menu:
Select the
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arrow and press the controller.
Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a state
inspection is approaching. Please contact
your BMW center for an appointment.
The service deadline has already passed.
You can request more detailed information on
every entry.
Turn the controller to scroll through the list, then
confirm the selected entry.
Confirm to exit the list.
The current service status is automatically saved
in the vehicle’s key. The Service Advisor at your
BMW center has a device called a key reader.
When your Service Advisor inserts your key into
the key reader, all pertinent vehicle and servicing
data will be available, and a customized
maintenance checklist is printed out based on
the specific operations called for by the
Condition Based Service.
Special Note – Maintenance Intervals
The maintenance requirements for your vehicle
are determined dynamically by the Condition
Based Service (CBS) system. The maintenance
items stated herein reflect the latest information
available at the time of the printing of this
Booklet, and are subject to change.
The completion of certain subsequent
maintenance items or services, as required by
the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be
specified at intervals computed by the BMW
Condition Based Service system as follows:
䉯 Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed with
the engine at operating temperature.
All 2013 model year 1, 3, 5, 6 Series and Z4
vehicles are factory-filled with BMW High
Performance Synthetic oils. We recommend
BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil
(BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866) for regular
scheduled engine oil changes.
BMW recommends that you check your engine
oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If
you need to add oil between oil changes and
BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is
unavailable, you may top up the oil level with one
of the following approved synthetic oils. For
information on checking your engine oil level,
refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
The synthetic oils listed below meet BMW’s
Long-life rating LL-01:
䉯 Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
䉯 Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
䉯 Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra
SAE 5W-30
䉯 Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on
the climatic conditions in the region in which you
normally drive your BMW. To best determine
which SAE grade is best suited for your vehicle,
contact an authorized BMW center.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil or an approved
synthetic oil from the list above, use only a
synthetic oil with an API rating of SM or higher.
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The following maintenance services must be
performed at the mileage/time stated (time
intervals begin from the vehicle’s production date):
䉯 Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every
two years, or when specified by CBS.
䉯 Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced at the following
intervals to maximize vehicle fuel economy and
minimize exhaust pollution. Replace at
120,000 miles (replace every 150,000 miles
for the 128i, 135i, 135is, 328i, 328i xDrive,
335i, 335i xDrive, 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i
xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo, 535i xDrive Gran
Turismo, 640i, 640i Gran Coupe and
Z4 sDrive28i if it is eligible for the California
Emissions Warranty). For the 128i and 328i
SULEV (PZEV) models, the oxygen sensor
must be replaced every 150,000 miles. The
replacement of the oxygen sensor is required
under the terms of the applicable BMW
emission system warranties.
䉯 Spark Plug Service (connected to specific
Engine Oil Service).
Replace at the following intervals:
128i, 135i, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 528i,
–
528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive,
535i Gran Turismo, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo,
550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo,
550i xDrive Gran Turismo, 650i, 650i xDrive,
Z4 sDrive28i: At every 4th Engine Oil Service
(approximately 60,000 miles)
– 135is, 335is, Z4 sDrive35i, Z4 sDrive35is:
At every 3rd Engine Oil Service
(approximately 45,000 miles)
䉯 The engine coolant has a long-term rating and
does not need to be changed except for
system repairs.
䉯 The manual transmission and the automatic
transmission installed in the BMWs covered in
this publication contain transmission oil with a
long-term rating. The oil does not need to be
changed except for repairs.
For your convenience, you may also wish to have
your BMW center perform any necessary
operations to fulfill any state inspection
requirements in your area, concurrent with the
maintenance services specified above during
other repairs. Should you request more
frequent maintenance service, the cost of
these services will not be covered by the
Maintenance Program.
BMW has applied the most modern
technological advances not only to the design
and production of your vehicle, but also to
computing of the optimum maintenance interval
for your type of operations and driving style. Your
BMW center has made a substantial investment
in unique BMW special service tools to enable
BMW factory trained service technicians to
perform quality repairs on your BMW in minimal
time, to help maximize your satisfaction with your
BMW, its longevity, and resale value.
Quality Certification I
For a detailed list of items inspected, refer to the
Quality Certification I form provided to the Owner
at time of delivery. A copy of the form is on file at
the selling BMW center.
Fuel Quality – Gasoline
Only use fuels advertised to have adequate
detergency and low alcohol (such as ethanol)
content. Please refer to your owner’s manual for
important information on the fuel recommended
for use in your vehicle. Use of fuels with
insufficient detergent and/or excess alcohol can
cause driveability problems that necessitate
cleaning intake valves and fuel injection valves,
and, when applicable, adjusting the engine idle.
We suggest having this work performed by your
authorized BMW center, perhaps while regular
maintenance is performed. Your BMW center can
also recommend a gasoline additive that will
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provide sufficient detergency. While this
recommended unscheduled maintenance is not
required in order to maintain the emission
warranty, cleaning of intake valves or, when
applicable, fuel injection valves, or adjustment of
engine idle, necessitated by use of inappropriate
fuel, it is not covered by warranty because no
defect in material or workmanship or component
failure is involved.
Maintenance Service Summary
The Condition Based Service (CBS) system will
determine the requirement for performing the
maintenance services described in this section,
ending on page 11 (excluding items noted as
“not shown in CBS”). These services may be
required either individually or in conjunction with
other maintenance services.
Maintenance services are performed as outlined
in this section, based on intervals of either time,
mileage or after performing a specified number
of previous services. These intervals correspond
to the latest information available when this
booklet was printed. Maintenance intervals are
subject to change with newer vehicles or may
also apply retroactively. Your BMW center will
advise and perform maintenance services as
required by the most recent information that
applies to your vehicle.
Standard operations
Maintenance work:
䉯 Verify Check Control messages.
䉯 Check indicator and warning lights.
䉯 Reset CBS display.
䉯 Inspect tires, adjust tire pressures and reset
Tire Pressure Monitor.
Engine oil
Maintenance work:
䉯 Change the engine oil and oil filter. We
recommend BMW High Performance 5W-30
Synthetic Oil P/N 07 51 0 017 866.
䉯 After every 3rd engine oil change: Intake air
cleaner: replace air filter element (reduce
replacement interval in dusty operating
conditions).
䉯 Parking brake: Check function and pre-burnish
(pre-burnishing not applicable for 5, 6 Series
and Z4).
䉯 ActiveHybrid 5: At every 2nd Engine Oil
Service replace the automatic transmission
fluid.
Microfilter (not shown in CBS)
Maintenance work:
䉯 Replace ventilation microfilter every 2 years
based on the vehicle production date, or in
connection with scheduled brake fluid change.
Front brakes
Maintenance work:
䉯 Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact
points in calipers.
䉯 Brake discs: Check surface and thickness,
replace as necessary.
Rear brakes
Maintenance work:
䉯 Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact
points in calipers.
䉯 Brake discs: Check surface and thickness,
replace as necessary.
䉯 Parking brake: Check function, condition and
the brake shoe linings thickness, replace as
necessary. Parking brake shoes/linings are
excluded from coverage under the BMW
Maintenance Program.
Vehicle check
Maintenance work:
䉯 Check operation of horn, headlight flasher and
condition, inflation pressure. If necessary,
correct pressure.
䉯 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor.
䉯 Battery: Check state of charge (magic eye) and
charge if required.
䉯 Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level
(except Z4, 5 Series Sedans & all 6 Series).
䉯 Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn
covers, obvious damage or attachment of
stickers.
Convertible: Open the convertible top or
䉯
retractable hardtop. Activate automatic rollover
protection system via OBD diagnostic link.
䉯 Rear-view mirrors.
䉯 Coolant: Check fluid level and concentration.
䉯 ActiveHybrid 5: Check coolant level and
concentration in both reservoirs (for gasoline
engine & electric motor electronics).
䉯 Windshield washer and intensive cleaning
system: Check protection level, fluid level; top
up if necessary.
䉯 Brake system connections and lines: Check
for leaks, damage and correct positioning.
䉯 Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e.,
transmission, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust
system): Check for damage, leaks and
corrosion.
䉯 Steering components: Check for clearance,
leaks, damage and wear.
䉯 Final Inspection: Road test with check of:
– Brakes, including burnishing of parking brake
pads (burnishing not applicable for 5, 6
Series and Z4)
– Steering
– Shock absorbers (visual)
– Transmission
Brake fluid
Maintenance work:
䉯 Replace brake fluid.
Spark plugs (connected to specific
Engine Oil Service)
Maintenance work:
䉯 Replace spark plugs at the following intervals:
– 128i, 135i, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 528i, 528i
xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo,
535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 550i, 550i xDrive,
550i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo,
650i, 650i xDrive, Z4 sDrive28i: At every 4th
Engine Oil Service (approximately
60,000 miles).
– 135is, 335is, Z4 sDrive35i, Z4 sDrive35is: At
every 3rd Engine Oil Service (approximately
45,000 miles).
Emission Control Maintenance
Schedule
The maintenance schedule as shown is required
for the proper functioning of the emission control
systems for optimum vehicle performance and
fuel economy.
Basic Engine
Engine oilAs specified by CBS
Engine oil filterAs specified by CBS
Fuel System
Air filterReplace at every 3rd
Air filter (Z4 only)As specified by CBS
Ignition System
Spark plugs
(128i, 135i, 328i, 328i
xDrive, 335i, 528i, 528i
xDrive, 535i, 535i
xDrive, 535i Gran
Turismo, 535i xDrive
Gran Turismo, 550i,
550i xDrive, 550i Gran
Turismo, 550i xDrive
Gran Turismo, 650i,
650i xDrive,
Z4 sDrive28i)