2005 BMW X5 service

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Inspection I
Engine Compartment
Read out diagnostic system. 
Check engine cooling system/heater hose connections for leaks. 
Check coolant level and antifreeze protection level. Add coolant if required.
Check windshield washer fluid level and antifreeze protection. 
Fill up and/or correct if required.
Check air conditioner for operation. 
Replace microfilter. (Note: reduce replacement interval in dusty 
operating conditions.)
Reset service interval indicator.
X5 3.0i,
4.4i, 4.8is
Body/Electrical
Check battery state-of-charge indicator and charge if required. 
Check lighting system, i.e.: headlights, foglights, parking, back-up, 
license plate, interior (including map reading lights), glove box, flashlight,
illuminated makeup mirrors, luggage compartment/area lights.
Check instrument panel and dashboard illumination. 
Check all warning/indicator lights, check control. 
Check turn signals, hazard warning flashers, brake lights, horns, headlight 
dimmer and flasher switch.
Check wipers and washer system(s); wiper blades, washer jet positions. 
Check condition and function of safety belts. 
Visually examine all SRS airbag units for torn covers, obvious damage or 
attachment of decals, decorations or accessories.
Check central locking/double lock. 
Check operation of all latches. 
Check heater/air conditioner blower, rear window defogger. 
Check rear view mirrors. 
Final Inspection
Road test with check of brakes, suspension, steering, clutch/manual 
transmission or automatic transmission.

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X5 3.0i,
4.4i, 4.8is
Replace air cleaner element. (Note: Reduce replacement interval in 
dusty operating conditions).
Inspection II
Includes all items listed under Inspection I, and the following checks
and maintenance operations.
Engine Compartment
Brake Fluid Service
Replace brake fluid every 2 years (time interval begins from the 
vehicle’s production date).
Oxygen Sensor Service
Replace Oxygen Sensor every 100,000 miles. 
Spark Plug Service
Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles. 
Automatic Transmission Service
Replace ATF every 100,000 miles. 

13 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: X5 3.0i, 4.4i, 4.8is
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.
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 milesX5
Continue sequence of
Oil Services and
Inspections per Service
Interval Indicator.

14 If your X5 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 SAV
could result in short term starting problems
and in the long term could damage the battery.
In case the SAV is not operated for more than
four weeks it is advisable to:
a) consider using a proper trickle charger,
following the charger manufacturer’s
instructions, to maintain the battery’s state of
charge; or
b) consult your BMW SAV 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 SAV center for
further guidance and information.
Corrosion Protection
Extensive corrosion protection measures
implemented by BMW now make it possible to
offer a twelve-year limited mileage anti-
corrosion warranty against rust perforation on
your SAV provided that the SAV is maintained
in accordance with the provisions of the New
SAV Limited Warranty as outlined in the
Warranty Section of this Statement (page 29).
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 with
metal folds 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.
Requirements for maintaining the twelve-year
unlimited mileage anti-corrosion warranty are
outlined in the Warranty Section of this Booklet
(page 31).
Restoring corrosion protection
Please take care that anti-corrosion material is
replaced when your car is repaired after body
or chassis damage.
BMW 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.
Your BMW SAV center will do this anti-
corrosion service for you.
WARNING
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.
Battery Care

21 Your satisfaction with our product and the
services provided by authorized BMW SAV
centers is of great importance to us. We take
pride in our product, as does the BMW SAV
center who services it. If you should ever have
a question regarding your BMW SAV center’s
service or your BMW's performance, we
recommend that you contact your authorized
BMW SAV center. Should you travel to an
unfamiliar area, the BMW center directory
provided at the time of delivery will help you
locate the nearest authorized BMW SAV
center. The centers listed are equipped to help
you with all matters related to your BMW
vehicle.
When contacting an authorized BMW SAV
center, we suggest that depending upon the
nature of your contact, you discuss it with
either the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager.
As all matters are resolved at the BMW SAV
center level, it is important that they be given
the opportunity to provide a solution. Should
you feel that you were not provided with the
proper response, we urge you to contact the
General Manager or BMW Center Operator.
Despite the best intentions of all parties, a
misunderstanding may occur between you
and your BMW SAV center. Should this occur
and you require further assistance, you may
wish to contact the BMW NA Customer
Relations Department at 1-800-831-1117 or
through our website at www.bmwusa.com.
When contacting us, we ask that you provide
the following information:
1. Your name, address and telephone number.
2. SAV Identification Number (last seven digits).
3. SAV’s delivery date.
4. SAV mileage.
5. Selling BMW SAV center’s name.6. Servicing BMW SAV center’s name.
7. Description of the problem.
A BMW NA Customer Relations Representa-
tive will carefully review all the facts involved
and let you know what further action will be
taken in conjunction with your BMW SAV
center. Please remember: the first step in
resolving a complaint is to contact the autho-
rized BMW SAV center that performed the work
on your vehicle. They have the necessary
equipment and the personnel to achieve this
goal.
We are confident that every effort will be made
to ensure your satisfaction.
Customer Assistance
Information

22 During a specific period (usually the earlier of
12 months or 12,000 miles, though this
period varies by state), some states
require us or our authorized BMW SAV
center, to repair in a reasonable number of
attempts, any defect or condition which
substantially impairs the use, value, or safety
of a new SAV sold, leased or registered in
that state.
A “reasonable number of attempts” is gener-
ally defined as (i) two or more attempts to
repair the same defect (the number of attempts
may vary by state) or (ii) that the same defect
has caused the SAV to be out of service by
reason of repair for more than 30 days (this
period may vary by state), except for delays
created by conditions beyond our control.
If we are unable to correct a defect or condition
covered by these statutes in a reasonable
number of attempts, we may be obligated
either to replace the SAV or reimburse the
owner/lessee in an amount equal to the
purchase price or lease payments paid by the
owner/lessee, less the amount directly
attributable to use of the SAV by the owner/
lessee.
YOU SHOULD SEND WRITTEN NOTIFICA-
TION DIRECTLY TO BMW OF NORTH
AMERICA OF THE EXISTENCE OF AN
ALLEGED DEFECT. SEND WRITTEN
COMMUNICATION TO THE NATIONAL
CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS LISTED BELOW.
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1227
WESTWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07675-1227
Telephone: 1-800-831-1117
Customer Assistance -
Notification
If your concern is still not resolved to your
satisfaction, BMW offers additional assistance
through BBB AUTO LINE in ARKANSAS,
CALIFORNIA, IDAHO, IOWA, GEORGIA,
MINNESOTA and PENNSYLVANIA. BBB
AUTO LINE is a dispute resolution program
administered by the Council of Better Business
Bureaus. BBB AUTO LINE resolves disputes
through mediation or arbitration. Mediation is
an informal proceeding whereby a neutral
third party (mediator) helps the parties to find
an acceptable resolution. Arbitration is also an
informal proceeding in which an impartial third
party renders a decision after a hearing at
which both parties have an opportunity to be
heard. You can select mediation or arbitration
or both.
The program is free of charge to you, the
consumer but there are some minimum
requirements for participation in the program.
Please contact BBB AUTO LINE at the address
or phone number listed below for more details:
BBB AUTO LINE
4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203
1 (800) 955-5100
If you wish to use the program and you qualify
for participation, 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
information that may help resolve your
concerns, such as the purchase price of your
vehicle, any mileage at the time of purchase,
the current mileage, and copies of repair
orders.
BBB AUTO LINE will notify you when your
claim has been filed. If you decide to arbitrate
you may attend the hearing in person or by
telephone. You may bring witnesses and give
supporting evidence. You may also submit
BBB Auto Line

Special Programs
SOMETIMES BMW OF NORTH AMERICA
OFFERS A SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT
PROGRAM TO PAY ALL OR PART OF THE
COST OF CERTAIN REPAIRS BEYOND THE
TERMS OF THE WARRANTY. CHECK WITH
YOUR AUTHORIZED BMW SAV CENTER TO
DETERMINE WHETHER ANY ADJUST-
MENT PROGRAM IS APPLICABLE TO YOUR
SAV.  The same nonconformity [a failure to
conform to the written warranty that
substantially impairs the use, value or
safety of the vehicle] results in a condition
that is likely to cause death or serious
bodily injury if the vehicle is driven AND
the nonconformity has been subject to
repair two or more times by BMW or its
agents AND the buyer or lessee has
directly notified BMW of the need for the
repair of the nonconformity; OR
 The same nonconformity has been subject
to repair 4 or more times by BMW or its
agents AND the buyer has notified BMW of
the need for the repair of the nonconfor-
mity; 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
30 calendar days after delivery of the
vehicle to the 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 in
BBB AUTO LINE: repairs, reimbursement for
money paid to repair a vehicle or other
expenses incurred as a result of a vehicle
nonconformity, repurchase or replacement of
your vehicle and compensation for damages
and remedies available under BMW’s written
warranty or applicable law.
9. The following remedies may not be
sought in BBB AUTO LINE: punitive or
multiple damages, attorneys’ fees, or
consequential damages other than as
provided in California Civil Code Section
1794(a) and (b).10. You may reject the decision issued by a
BBB AUTO LINE arbitrator. If you reject the
decision, you will be free to pursue further
legal action. The arbitrator’s decision and any
findings will be admissible in a court action.
11. If you accept the arbitrator’s decision, BMW
will be bound by the decision, and will comply
with the decision within a reasonable time not
to exceed 30 days after we receive notice of
your acceptance of the decision.
12. Please call BBB AUTO LINE at 1-800-955-
5100 for further details about the program.
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25 The BMW Roadside Assistance Program
reflects BMW’s commitment to your complete
satisfaction with the BMW ownership
experience.
It is available for U.S. version BMWs in all 50
states, Canada, and Puerto Rico 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year.
It is a valuable benefit provided to you at no
additional cost. (Subject to certain limitations
and exclusions noted on pages 25-27).
Owner’s Eligibility
You are covered if your SAV is:
– A new BMW SAV, distributed by BMW NA,
and purchased at an authorized BMW SAV
center, OR;
– A new BMW SAV, purchased under the
BMW NA European Delivery Plan, OR;
– A new, U.S. version, BMW SAV purchased
under the Diplomatic or Military Sales
programs, operated in any of the 50 states,
Canada and Puerto Rico.
Coverage is provided for the SAV itself,
regardless of the driver. Protection is concurrent
with the New SAV Limited Warranty.
Getting Started
A temporary Roadside Assistance card can be
found inside of your vehicle portfolio. It contains
the 24-hour toll-free number for Roadside
Assistance.
For your convenience a decal, showing the
same information as the Roadside Assistance
card, has been affixed to the tool kit cover on
the trunk lid.
In a few weeks you will receive a permanent
Roadside Assistance card by mail. The date of
purchase and the vehicle identification number
(VIN) are embossed on the card.This card should be carried by the driver of
your BMW SAV.
Calling For Assistance
The toll-free BMW Roadside Assistance
number (800-332-4269) is answered by a
BMW Roadside Assistance service represen-
tative. In order for you to receive quick and
reliable services, it is essential that you should
provide detailed and accurate information to
the service representative.
Be prepared to give:
1. Your name and address.
2. Your complete SAV Identification Number
(found on your SAVe registration or your
permanent Roadside Assistance card).
3. Model description of your vehicle.
4. Date of purchase.
5. License plate number of your SAV.
6. SAV location (including nearby crossroads/
intersections, highway mile markers, street
numbers, landmarks, etc.).
7. Location you are calling from (including a
telephone number where you can be
reached). If you are calling from a public
phone wait there for the return call. Do not
leave this location without informing the
Roadside Assistance service representative.
8. A description of your SAV’s problem.
Specific and accurate information will
enable the Roadside Assistance service
representative to provide the proper help.
BMW Roadside Assistance