2005 BMW X3 service schedule

Table of Contents
Full Maintenance Program ............................................................................................................. 1
Maintenance System ................................................................................................................... 2-4
Quality Certification I ....................................................................................................................... 4
Unscheduled Maintenance............................................................................................................ 4
Engine Oil Service .......................................................................................................................... 5
Inspection I ................................................................................................................................... 6,7
Inspection II ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Brake Fluid, Oxygen Sensor, Spark Plug, Automatic Transmission Services .............................. 8
Special Maintenance Record......................................................................................................... 9
Scheduled Maintenance, Oil Service Record.......................................................................10-12
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule................................................................................... 1 3
Battery Care .................................................................................................................................. 1 4
Corrosion Protection..................................................................................................................... 1 4
Body Inspection......................................................................................................................15-20
Customer Assistance Information................................................................................................21
Customer Assistance Notification..........................................................................................22-24
Special Programs......................................................................................................................... 2 4
Roadside Assistance
– Owner's Eligibility....................................................................................................................... 2 5
– Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 2 5
– Calling for Assistance ................................................................................................................ 2 5
– Dispatch Service ........................................................................................................................ 2 6
– On-Site Assistance .................................................................................................................... 2 6
– Lock Out ..................................................................................................................................... 2 6
– Towing Service ........................................................................................................................... 2 6
– Sign-and-Drive........................................................................................................................... 2 6
– Auto Valet Service ...................................................................................................................... 2 6
– Personalized Trip Routing ......................................................................................................... 2 7
– Trip Interruption Benefits ............................................................................................................ 2 7
– Car Rental Discounts ................................................................................................................. 2 7
– Exclusions.................................................................................................................................. 2 7
Summary of BMW Limited Warranties ......................................................................................... 2 8
New SAV Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................... 29,30
Limited Warranty Rust Perforation ...............................................................................................31
Federal Emission System Defect Warranty ............................................................................32,33
Federal Emission Performance Warranty ...............................................................................34,35
California Emission Control Warranty Statement ........................................................................ 3 6
California Emission Control System Limited Warranty............................................................37-39
Notice of Owner/Address Change ............................................................................................... 4 0
Tire Warranty Statement ............................................................................................................... 4 0

BMW Full Maintenance
Programs - 2005 X3 2.5i, 3.0i
BMW Full Maintenance Programs are a benefit
designed to help reduce the cost of scheduled
and unscheduled maintenance.
Every 2005 X3 purchased from an authorized
BMW SAV center in the United States or
Puerto Rico is covered by Full Maintenance 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 in
service as a demonstrator or company vehicle,
whichever is earlier.
Any authorized BMW SAV center in the United
States or Puerto Rico will perform the sched-
uled or additional maintenance services on
your vehicle at no expense to you. The
maintenance schedule intervals are based on
normal driving conditions and operation.
Should you request more frequent mainte-
nance service, the cost of these services
will not be covered by the Maintenance
Program.
Coverage
Full Maintenance covers all factory-recom-
mended maintenance, as determined by the
Service Interval Indicator. Additional items that
need replacement due to normal wear and
tear, and that are not covered by the original
New SAV Limited Warranty - such as brake
pads, brake rotors and wiper blade inserts -
are included, provided wear and tear exceeds
BMW specifications. Any adjustments required
due to normal operating conditions are also
included. See pages 5-8 of this booklet for
additional information.
Maintenance Intervals
Time intervals should be followed using the
maintenance interval as indicated by the BMW
Service Interval Indicator lights on the check
control panel in the dashboard.This BMW X3 Service and Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet should be presented to your
authorized BMW SAV center when mainte-
nance is required. Your authorized BMW SAV
center will stamp this book documenting the
services or maintenance performed.
Exclusions from coverage
– Items reimbursable under your New BMW
SAV Limited Warranty.
– Gasoline and gasoline additive.
– Windshield washer additive (except when
in conjunction with scheduled mainte-
nance).
– Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance and
rotation.
– Wear and tear of soft trim items, such as:
seats, carpets, moldings, headliner, door
panels and all chrome trim.
– Damage detected when performing the rust
perforation inspection.
– Damage 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-BMW accessories, or use of improper,
poor quality or contaminated fuel.
– Altered or unreadable Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) or odometer irregularities or
vehicles where the true mileage cannot be
determined.
– Maintenance or repair after the vehicle is
deemed a total loss.
– Maintenance or repairs performed by other
than an authorized BMW SAV center within
the United States or Puerto Rico.
– Vehicles used in competitive events.
– Oil changes performed outside the
recommended maintenance intervals as
indicated by the Service Interval Indicator.
Maintenance Upgrade Option
Please contact your authorized BMW SAV
center for information regarding an optional 6
year 100,000 mile maintenance upgrade.
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Unscheduled Maintenance
Only use fuels advertised to have adequate
detergency and low alcohol content. 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
SAV center, perhaps while regular mainte-
nance is performed. Your authorized BMW SAV
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, is
not covered by warranty because no defect in
material or workmanship or component failure
is involved.
Special Note
Maintenance items and schedules stated
herein reflect the combined recommenda-
tions for all model 2005 BMW X3s, and are
subject to change. The most current mainte-
nance recommendations are available from
your authorized BMW SAV center.
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 authorized selling BMW
SAV center.
Quality Certification I
Performed by (selling BMW SAV center/Stamp with Code)
FREE OF CHARGE
Date Mileage
Authorized
Signature of Service Manager
4 substantial investment in unique BMW special
service tools to enable his BMW factory trained
service technicians to perform quality repairs
on your BMW in minimal time. He/she looks
forward to serving your every service need
and to help maximize your satisfaction with
your BMW, its longevity, and resale value.

The maintenance schedule as shown
is required for the proper functioning
of the emission control systems for
optimum vehicle performance and fuel
economy.
Abbreviations:
I - Inspect
R - Replace part(s) and/or fluid listed
Basic Engine
Engine oil....................................................
Engine oil filter..........................................
Fuel System
Air filter.......................................................
Ignition System
Spark plugs...............................................
Emission Control Components
Oxygen sensor..........................................
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule: X3
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.
The mileage interval varies according to individual driving conditions and is determined by the
service interval indicator.
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Oil Service
Inspection I
Oil Service
Inspection II
RRR R
RRR R
R
Replace at intervals of
100,000 miles
Replace at intervals of
100,000 milesX3 2.5i, 3.0i
Continue sequence of
Oil Services and
Inspections per Service
Interval Indicator.

This warranty applies only to U.S. specification
SAVs distributed by BMW of North America
(BMW NA) or sold through the BMW NA
European Delivery Program.
In accordance with the defect warranty
provisions of section 207(b) of the Clean Air
Act, BMW NA warrants to the first retail
purchaser, and each subsequent purchaser,
that the SAV (a) was designed, built and
equipped so as to conform, at the time of sale,
with all regulations of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency applicable at the time of
manufacture and (b) is free from defects in
materials and workmanship which would
cause it to fail to conform with applicable
regulations for a period of 2 years or 24,000
miles, whichever occurs first, except for
specific emission control components (as
listed on page 34), for which the warranty
period is 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
This warranty begins on the date of first retail
sale, or the date the SAV is first placed in
service as a demonstrator or company vehicle,
whichever is earlier.
Warranty claims must be made as soon as
reasonably possible after a defect is discov-
ered. To make a claim, the SAV must be
brought to any authorized BMW SAV center
during normal business hours.
The authorized BMW SAV center will, without
charge for parts or labor (including diagnosis),
either repair or replace the defective part, if
any. The decision whether to repair or replace
said parts is solely the prerogative of BMW NA
and must be expected to correct the failure of
the warranted part. Parts for which replace-
ments are made become the property of BMW
NA. In all cases, a reasonable time must be
allowed for warranty repairs to be completed
after the SAV is received by the authorized
BMW SAV center.For assistance in determining which specific
parts or components of your vehicle are
covered under this warranty, please contact
your authorized BMW SAV center.
It is the owner’s responsibility to have all
scheduled inspection and maintenance
services performed (at the owner’s expense),
as prescribed in the maintenance schedule for
the BMW Emission Control System. Service
intervals are computed by the onboard BMW
service interval indicator and displayed on the
instrument panel. The instructions for proper
maintenance and use can be found in the X3
Owner’s Manual. It is strongly recommended
that any replacement parts used for mainte-
nance, repair or replacement of emission
control systems be certified BMW Service
Parts or BMW Authorized Remanufactured
Parts. Without invalidating this warranty, the
owner may elect to have maintenance, repair
or replacement of the emission control
systems performed by any automotive repair
establishment, or elect to use parts other than
certified BMW Service Parts. However, the
cost of such service or parts will not be
covered under this warranty, except in
emergency situations. In an emergency
situation, where an authorized BMW SAV
center or a warranty replacement part is not
reasonably available (within 30 days), repairs
may be performed at any available service
establishment using any equivalent part. BMW
NA will reimburse the owner for such emer-
gency repairs (including labor, parts and
diagnosis not to exceed BMW NA rates for
labor, parts, and diagnosis in said area) that
are covered under this warranty. Replaced
parts and paid invoices must be presented at
an authorized BMW SAV center as a condition
of reimbursement for emergency repairs not
performed by an authorized BMW SAV center.
The use of replacement parts, which are not of
equivalent quality, may impair the effective-
ness of the emission control system. If other
than certified BMW Service Parts or Authorized
Remanufactured Parts are used for mainte-
nance, repair or replacement of components
affecting emission control, the owner should
obtain assurances that such parts are war-
ranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent
Federal Emissions
System Defect Warranty
(Valid only in the U.S.A. and
Puerto Rico)
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The California Air Resources Board and BMW
of North America (BMW NA) are pleased to
explain the emission control system warranty
on your 2005 SAV. In California, new motor
vehicles must be designed, built and equipped
to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog
standards. BMW NA must warrant the
emission control system on your SAV for the
periods of time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect or improper mainte-
nance of your SAV.
Your emission control system may include
parts such as the fuel injection system, the
ignition system, catalytic converter, and engine
computer. Also included may be hoses, belts,
connectors and other emission-related
assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, BMW
NA will repair your SAV at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:
– For 3 years or 50,000 miles whichever
occurs first:
1. If your SAV fails a Smog Check inspection,
all necessary repairs and adjustments will
be made by BMW NA to ensure that your
SAV passes the inspection. This is your
emission control system PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your SAV is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced
by BMW NA. This is your short-term emission
control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
– For 7 years or 70,000 miles whichever
occurs first:
If an emission-related part listed in this
Warranty Section specially noted with cover-
age for 7 years or 70,000 miles is defective,the part will be repaired or replaced by BMW
NA. This is your long-term emission control
system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
– As the SAV owner, you are responsible for
the performance of the required mainte-
nance listed in your Owner’s Manual. BMW
NA recommends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your SAV, but
BMW NA cannot deny warranty solely for
the lack of receipts or for your failure to
ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
– You are responsible for presenting your
SAV to an authorized BMW SAV center as
soon as a problem exists. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a reason-
able amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
– As the SAV owner, you should also be
aware that BMW NA may deny your
warranty coverage if your SAV or part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact:
BMW of North America, LLC
Customer Relations and Services
Department
PO. Box 1227
Westwood, N.J. 07675-1227
Telephone: 1-800-831-1117
Website: www.bmwusa.com
or the
California Air Resources Board
9528 Telstar Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
*The California Emissions Control System
Limited Warranty applies to all 2005 U.S.
specification BMW SAVs sold, leased, and/or
registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts
or Vermont.
California Emission Control
Warranty Statement*
Your Warranty Rights and
Obligations
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37 This warranty applies to California certified
SAVs distributed by BMW of North America
(BMW NA) or sold through the BMW NA
European Delivery Program, registered and
operated primarily in California.
BMW NA warrants to the original purchaser
and each subsequent owner that the SAV is:
(a) designed, built and equipped so as to
conform with the applicable California Air
Resources Board emission standards.
(b) free from defects in materials and workman-
ship which cause any part that can affect
emissions to fail to conform with applicable
requirements or to fail a California Smog
Check test or EPA approved short test for a
period of 3 years or 50,000 miles, which-
ever occurs first.
(c) free from defects in materials and workman-
ship in emission related parts, which are
contained in the California Emission
Warranty Parts List on page 38, for a period
of 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
This warranty begins on the date of first retail
sale, or the date the SAV is first placed in
service as a demonstrator or company vehicle,
whichever is earlier.
To obtain service under this warranty, the SAV
must be brought, upon failure of a Smog
Check test or upon discovery of the defect, to
the workshop of any authorized BMW SAV
center, during normal business hours. The
authorized BMW SAV center will honor or deny
your claim within 30 days. If the claim is
denied, the authorized BMW SAV center will
notify you in writing of the reason(s). The
authorized BMW SAV center is required by law
to honor the claim if notice is not given to the
owner within 30 days.
California Emission Control
System Limited Warranty*The authorized BMW SAV center will, without
charge for parts or labor (including diagnosis),
either adjust, repair or replace the defective
part and other parts affected by the failure of
the warranted part, if any. If your SAV failed the
California Smog Check test or an EPA
approved short test, then BMW NA will repair
your SAV so that it will pass this test. Items that
require scheduled replacement are warranted
up to the replacement interval specified in the
Service section of this Statement. BMW NA
may repair a part in lieu of replacing it when
performing warranty repairs. Parts for which
replacements are made become the property
of BMW NA. After 3 years or 50,000 miles, and
in accordance with paragraph (c) above, such
repairs are limited to the repair or replacement
of those parts identified in the California
Emissions Warranty List.
If your California registered SAV is between 7
and 8 years old and has been driven less than
80,000 miles, then your SAV is eligible for
additional warranty coverage under the
Federal Emissions Warranty.
A repair performed as the result of a smog
check test failure due to a defect in a part,
which is warranted for 7 years/70,000 miles, is
covered.
In all cases, a reasonable time, not to exceed
30 days, must be allowed for a warranty repair
to be completed, after the SAV is received by
the authorized BMW SAV center.
It is the owner’s responsibility to have all
required maintenance services performed (at
the owner’s expense), as prescribed in the
maintenance schedule for the BMW Emission
Control System. Service intervals are com-
puted by the service interval indicator and
displayed on the instrument panel.
*The California Emissions Control System
Limited Warranty applies to all 2005 U.S.
specification BMW SAVs sold, leased, and/or
registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts
or Vermont.