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Corrosion Protection
Extensive corrosion protection measures
implemented by BMW now make it possible
to offer a twelve-year unlimited milage 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 32).
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.
Requirements for maintaining the 12-year
unlimited mileage anti-corrosion warranty
are outlined in the Warranty Section of this
Booklet (page 34).
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 on
metal components.
Your BMW 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.
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The following systems are covered by the
Federal Emission Performance Warranty for a
period of two years or 24,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. The specific systems
may vary according to model, therefore, all of
the systems listed may not be used on your
vehicle. For assistance in determining which
systems and specific components within
these systems apply to your vehicle, please
contact your BMW center.
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
FUEL METERING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION
SYSTEM (PCV)
FUEL EVAPORATIVE CONTROL SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM
ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
SENSORS/DEVICES
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD)
RELATED PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
ABOVE SYSTEMS
The following components and/or system
are/is covered under the Federal Emission
Warranty for a period of 8 years or 80,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (INCLUDING
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM)
For assistance in determining coverage of
the specific components of the on-board
diagnostic system, please contact your BMW
center.
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California Emission Control
Warranty Statement*
Your Warranty Rights and
Obligations
The California Air Resources Board and
BMW of North America (BMW NA) are
pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on your 2006 vehicle. 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 vehicle for the periods of
time listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of
your vehicle.
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 vehicle at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:
– For 3 years or 50,000 miles whicheveroccurs first:
1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspec- tion, all necessary repairs and adjust-
ments will be made by BMW NA to
ensure that your vehicle passes the
inspection. This is your emission control
system PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle 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 specially noted on
page 42 as having coverage 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 vehicle owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your Owner’s
Manual. BMW NA recommends that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance
on your vehicle, but BMW NA cannot
deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance of all scheduled mainte-
nance.
– You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to an authorized BMW 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 vehicle owner, you should also be aware that BMW NA may deny your
warranty coverage if your vehicle or part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifica-
tions.
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 2006 U.S. specification
BMW vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in
California, Maine, Massachusetts or Vermont.
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For assistance in determining which parts
are covered by this warranty, please contact
your authorized BMW center or the BMW NA
Customer Relations Department at 1-800-
831-1117. You may obtain further informa-
tion concerning the emissions warranty or
report violations of warranty terms, by
contacting Air Resources Board (ARB),
Mobile Source Operations Division, 9528
Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731. Please
include the title of the BMW service depart-
ment head and telephone number.
California Emission Warranty
Parts List
The following components are covered for
defects by the California Emission Control
System Limited Warranty for a period of 7
years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first:
Component 525i 530i 525xi 530xi 550i
530xi Sp. W.
Catalytic Converter••
Cylinder Head Cover Gasket•••
Engine Control Module•••
Exhaust Manifold Gasket•••
Exhaust Manifold W. Catalyst•••
Fuel Pump•••
Fuel Tank•••
Intake Drive Unit•
Intake Manifold•••
Intake Manifold Gasket•••
Knock Sensor•••
Secondary Air Hoses•
Secondary Air Pump Valve•
Transmission Control Module•••
Valvetronic Actuator••
Valvetronic Control Unit•••
Valvetronic Sensor•••
VANOS Camshaft Position Controller••• Notice
The “National Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety
Act of 1966” requires manufacturers to be in
a position to contact the vehicle owners
when a correction of a product defect
becomes necessary. Please fill in the
attached postcard if you change your
address or purchase a used BMW.
Tire Warranty Statement
Tires are warranted by their respective
manufacturer as detailed in the applicable
tire manufacturer’s warranty statements.
Instructions for proper tire care and mainte-
nance are contained in the Owner’s Manual.
Should you experience difficulty in obtaining
warranty service from a tire manufacturer,
your authorized BMW center will assist you
in resolving the difficulty.
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