BMW 750i Sedan, 750Li xDrive Sedan, 740Li Sedan, 740Li xDrive Sedan, ActiveHybrid 7 Service and Warranty Information

Table of Contents

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BMW Ultimate Service™ ............................................ 1

The BMW Maintenance Program ...................................... 1

Coverage ......................................................1

Maintenance Upgrade Option .........................................2

Intervals .......................................................2

Condition Based Service (CBS) ....................................... 2

Service Required Display ........................................... 3

Info Display screen contents ..........................................3

Control Display screen contents .......................................3

Symbols .......................................................3

Special Note – Maintenance Intervals ....................................4

Quality Certification I ...............................................5

Fuel Quality – Gasoline .............................................5

Maintenance Service Summary ....................................... 5

Standard operations ...............................................6

Engine oil ......................................................6

Microfilter (not shown in CBS) .........................................6

Frontbrakes ....................................................6

Rearbrakes.....................................................6

Vehicle check ....................................................6

Brake fluid ......................................................7

Spark plugs (connected to specific Engine Oil Service) ........................7

Emission Control Maintenance Schedule ................................ 7

12VoltBatteryCare* .............................................. 8

Corrosion Protection .............................................. 8

Restoring corrosion protection ........................................8

Underbody maintenance ............................................8

BMW Roadside Assistance .......................................... 9

BMW Roadside Assistance Smartphone Application ..........................9

Owner’s Eligibility .................................................9

Getting Started ..................................................9

Calling For Assistance ..............................................9

Services ...................................................... 10

Dispatch Service ................................................10

On-Site Assistance ...............................................10

Lock-Out .....................................................10

Towing Service ..................................................10

Sign-and-Drive ..................................................10

Trip Interruption Benefits ...........................................11

Car Rental Discounts ..............................................11

Exclusions .....................................................11

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Customer Assistance Information .................................... 11

Customer Assistance – Notification ....................................12

BBB Auto Line .................................................. 14

California Residents ..............................................14

Special Programs . ............................................... 16

Overview of BMW Limited Warranties .................................. 17

New Vehicle Limited Warranty — 2013 Models

(Valid Only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) . . . ....................... 18

Warrantor .....................................................18

Warranty Period .................................................18

Warranty Begins .................................................18

Warranty Coverage ...............................................18

Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas ........................................18

Other Items ....................................................18

General .......................................................19

Limited Warranty — Rust Perforation 2013 Models . . . . . ................... 19

Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty

(Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) . . ........................ 20

What is not covered ...............................................21

General .......................................................21

Federal Emissions Performance Warranty

(Valid only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) . . ........................ 22

California Emission Control Warranty Statement*

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations ................................ 24

Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage: ....................................24

Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: ....................................24

California Emission Control System Limited Warranty* ..................... 25

What is not covered ...............................................26

General .......................................................27

California Emission Warranty Parts List ..................................28

Notice ........................................................ 30

Correcting, Updating or Changing Vehicle-Related or Ownership Information . . . . . 30

Tire Warranty Statement ........................................... 30

2013 7 Series Models covered in this Booklet

740i
740Li
740Li xDrive
750i
750Li
750i xDrive
750Li xDrive
760Li
ActiveHybrid 7
ALPINA B7 (SWB and LWB)*
ALPINA B7 xDrive (SWB and LWB)*

*Short and Long Wheelbase

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.
The 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.

2013 7 Series 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, whicheveroccurs 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 pages5-7ofthis 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

Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance and rotation

䉯 Parking brake shoes/linings

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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 Vehicles used in competitive events
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’s
performed during an applicable Maintenance
Program period

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.

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 8 of this Booklet.

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Service Required Display

Info Display screen contents

5. Turn the controller until “Status” is selected
and press the controller.

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

Control Display screen contents

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 “Vehicle Info” and press the controller.

4. Turn the controller until “Vehicle 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.

To exit from the menu:
Select the

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.

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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 7 Series 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, for the purpose of topping up the
engine oil level only, use 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, for the purpose
of topping up the engine oil level only, use only a
synthetic oil with an API rating of SM or higher.

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 740i, 740Li and 740Li xDrive, if it is
eligible for the California Emissions Warranty).

䉯 Spark Plug Service (connected to specific

Engine Oil Service).
Replace at the following intervals:
– ALPINA B7: At every 2nd Engine Oil Service

(approximately 30,000 miles).

–

740i, 740Li, 750i, 750Li, 760Li, ActiveHybrid 7:
At every 4th Engine Oil Service (approximately
60,000 miles).

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䉯 The engine coolant has a long-term rating and

does not need to be changed except for
system repairs.

䉯 All models except the ActiveHybrid 7: The

automatic transmission fluid has a long-term
rating and does not need to be changed
exceptfor 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. A label showing the
minimum octane rating is also on the fuel filler lid.
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 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 7 (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.

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Standard operations

Maintenance work:

䉯 Verify Check Control messages.
䉯 Check indicator and warning lights.
䉯 Reset CBS display.

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 ActiveHybrid 7 only: Replace transmission

fluid at every 2nd engine oil change.

䉯 Parking brake: check function.

Microfilter (not shown in CBS)

Maintenance work:
䉯 Replace ventilation microfilter(s). The first time

is 2 years from the vehicle’s production date,
all that follow are 2 years from the last
replacement. This service is connected to the
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

hazard warning flashers.

䉯 Check instrument and control lighting and

heater/air-conditioning blower.

䉯 Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up,

license plate, interior (incl. map, reading
lights), glovebox, luggage area lights.

䉯 Safety belts: check condition and function.
䉯 Check windshield wiper and washer jet

positions.

䉯 Tires: check tread depth, wear pattern, outer

condition, inflation pressure. If necessary,
correct pressure.

䉯 ALPINA B7 only: check expiration date on the

M Mobility System sealant bottle. Change
sealant bottle if needed at additional charge.

䉯 Reset tire pressure monitor.
䉯 12V Battery: Check state of charge (magic

eye) and charge if required.

䉯 Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level.
䉯 Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn

covers, obvious damage or attachment of
stickers.

䉯 Rear-view mirrors.
䉯 Coolant: check fluid level and concentration.
䉯 ActiveHybrid 7: 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
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.

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䉯 Final Inspection: Road test with check of

–Brakes
– Steering
– Shock absorbers (visual)
– Transmission, and transfer case on xDrive

models

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:

– ALPINA B7: At every 2nd Engine Oil Service

(approximately 30,000 miles)

– 740i, 740Li, 750i, 750Li, 760Li, ActiveHybrid 7:

At every 4th Engine Oil Service (approximately
60,000 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 oil As specified by CBS
Engine oil filter As specified by CBS

Fuel System

Air filter Replace at every 3rd

Ignition System

Spark plugs
(ALPINA B7)

Spark plugs
(740i, 740Li, 750i, 750Li,
760Li, ActiveHybrid 7)

Emission Control
Components

Oxygen sensor Replace at intervals

Oxygen sensor (740i, 740Li
and 740Li xDrive, if eligible
for the California Emissions
Warranty)

Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and must
therefore be replaced to maximize vehicle fuel
economy and minimize exhaust pollution.

Engine Oil Service

At every 2nd Engine

Oil Service

(approximately

30,000 miles)

At every 4th Engine

Oil Service

(approximately

60,000 miles)

of 120,000 miles

Replace at intervals

of 120,000 miles

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12 Volt 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 highway
speeds, the engine’s charging system will not
maintain the battery. Insufficient use of the
vehicle could result in short term starting
problems and in the long term could damage the
battery.

In case your car is not operated for several weeks
it is advisable to:

䉯 consider using a proper trickle charger,

following the charger manufacturer’s
instructions, to maintain the battery’s state of
charge; or

䉯 consult your BMW center regarding battery

removal. Once removed, the battery must be
charged and stored in a cool, dry place where
it can be protected from freezing. If the battery
will be stored for over 3 months, it must be
recharged every 3 months, or else it will
become damaged and useless.

Please consult with your BMW center for further
guidance and information.

*For the ActiveHybrid 7 the information above
refers to the 12 volt service battery and not the
high-voltage battery.

Corrosion Protection

Extensive corrosion protection measures
implemented by BMW now make it possible to
offer a 12-year unlimited mileage anti-corrosion
warranty against rust perforation on your vehicle,
provided that the vehicle is maintained in
accordance with the provisions of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty as outlined in the
Warranty Section of this Booklet (page 18).

The major degree of corrosion protection is due
to the electrophoretic dip painting process which
cathodically deposits paint particles on all body
parts, attracting paint particles into the minutest
cavities or seams. Body parts are designed to
provide optimum corrosion protection.

During manufacture, exterior body parts receive
an additional corrosion protection coat. Hood,
trunk, doors and other body parts are coated with
PVC and sealed from the outside.

All floor panels receive a resilient coating of PVC
for maximum protection against damage due to
stones, etc.

Corrosion protection materials tested over many
years are applied to the surfaces of cavities and
to the entire underside of the vehicle during and
after assembly.

For additional information on the 12-year
unlimited mileage anti-corrosion warranty see
the Warranty Section of this Booklet (page 19).

Restoring corrosion protection

Please take care that anti-corrosion material is
replaced when your car is repaired after body or
chassis damage.

BMW NA will not accept any liability for any
parts and accessories not approved by BMW.

Underbody maintenance

The underbody has to be cleaned at least once a
year, in Spring, with plain water in order to
remove mud, 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
service for you.

Do not apply additional undercoating or

rust-proofing on or near the exhaust
manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter or heat
shields. During driving, the substance used for
undercoating could overheat and cause a fire.

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