
The following systems are covered by the Fed- 
eral 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 SAV. For assistance in deter-
mining which systems and specific components
within these systems apply to your SAV, please
contact your authorized BMW SAV center. 
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
FUEL METERING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYS- 
TEM (PCV) 
FUEL EVAPORATIVE CONTROL SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM
ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM SEN- 
SORS/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 authorized BMW
SAV 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 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 pro-
vided there has been no abuse, neglect or
improper maintenance of your SAV. 
Your emission control system may include parts 
such as the fuel injection system, the ignition
system, catalytic converter, and engine com-
puter. Also included may be hoses, belts, con-
nectors 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 WAR-
RANTY. 
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 emis-
sion control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
• For 7 years or 70,000 miles whichever occurs 
first: 
If an emission-related part listed in this War- 
ranty Section specially noted with 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 SAV owner, you are responsible for the 
performance of the required maintenance listed
in your Owner’s Manual. BMW NA recom-
mends 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 reasonable amount of time, not
to exceed 30 days. 
– As the SAV owner, you should also be aware  that BMW NA may deny your warranty cover-
age if your SAV or part has failed due to abuse,
neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications. 
If you have any questions regarding your war- 
ranty rights and responsibilities, you should con-
tact:  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 Lim- 
ited Warranty applies to all 2006 U.S. specifica-
tion BMW SAVs sold, leased, and/or registered in
California, Maine, Massachusetts or Vermont.
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However, BMW NA will not deny your warranty 
repair claims solely because you do not have
maintenance records or you did not perform the
required maintenance unless BMW NA demon-
strates that such lack of required maintenance is
a direct cause of the emission control system
failure. The instructions for required maintenance
and use can be found in the X5 Owner’s Manual
and in the Service section of this Statement. 
It is strongly recommended that any replacement 
parts used for maintenance, repair or replace-
ment of emission control systems be genuine
BMW Service Parts or BMW Authorized
Remanufactured Parts. Without invalidating this
warranty, the owner may elect to have mainte-
nance, repair or replacement of the emission
control systems performed by any automotive
repair establishment, or elect to use parts other
than BMW Authorized Remanufactured or genu- 
ine 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 is not reasonably available or a
warranty replacement part is not available within
30 days, repairs may be performed at any avail-
able service establishment or by any individual
using any replacement part. 
A repair not completed within 30 days consti- 
tutes an emergency. BMW NA will reimburse the
owner for such emergency repairs (including
labor, parts and diagnosis not to exceed BMW
suggested retail price for all warranted parts
replaced and labor charges based on the manu-
facturer’s recommended time allowance for the
warranty repair and the geographically appropri-
ate hourly labor rate) that are covered under this
warranty. Replaced parts and paid invoices must
be presented to 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 effectiveness
of emission control systems. If other than genu-
ine BMW Service Parts or Authorized Remanu-
factured Parts are used for maintenance, repair
or replacement of components affecting emis-
sion control, the owner should obtain assurances
that such parts are warranted by their manufac- turer to be equivalent to genuine BMW parts in 
performance and durability. BMW NA assumes
no liability under this warranty with respect to
parts other than genuine BMW parts. 
However, the use of non-BMW replacement 
parts does not invalidate the warranty on other
components, unless non-BMW parts cause
damage to warranted parts.
What is not covered
This warranty does not cover malfunctions
caused by any of the following: accident, flood,
misuse, modification, alteration, tampering, dis-
connection, improper or inadequate mainte-
nance, except if performed by an authorized
BMW SAV center doing warranty repair work, use
of leaded fuel or fuel other than as specified in
the Owner’s Manual. 
The replacement of maintenance parts, such as 
spark plugs, filters and similar items used in
required maintenance services or the repair or
replacement of maintenance parts beyond the
first replacement interval. 
Any SAV on which the odometer has been 
replaced or altered and the true mileage cannot
be determined. 
The SAV, if the SAV identification number is 
altered or cannot be determined, or if the SAV
has been declared a total loss or sold for salvage
purposes.
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General
The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and 
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. 
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRAN- 
TIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES
HEREIN. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HEREBY
EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME,
INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OF USE OF THE
VEHICLE, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUD-
ING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. 
For assistance in determining which parts are 
covered by this warranty, please contact your
authorized BMW SAV center or the BMW NA
Customer Relations Department at 1 800
831-1117 or through our website at www.bm-
wusa.com. You may obtain further information
concerning the emissions warranty or report vio-
lations of warranty terms, by contacting Air
Resources Board (ARB), Mobile Source Division,
9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731.
Please include the title of the BMW service
department head and telephone number.
California Emission Warranty Parts 
List
The following components are covered for 
defects by the California Emission Control Sys-
tem Limited Warranty for a period of 7 years or
70,000 miles, whichever comes first.
COMPONENT X3 
INTAKE MANIFOLD • 
VANOS CAMSHAFT 
POSITION
CONTROLLER  • 
ENGINE CONTROL 
MODULE  • 
KNOCK SENSOR  • 
FUEL TANK  • 
EXHAUST MANIFOLD 
GASKET  • 
EXHAUST MANIFOLD 
WITH CATALYST  • 
TORQUE 
CONVERTER  • 
TRANSMISSION 
CONTROL MODULE  • 
ENGINE COOLANT 
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR  • 
THROTTLE BODY  • 
FUEL PUMP  • 
INTAKE MANIFOLD 
GASKET  • 
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