2006 BMW X3 Service and warranty information

New SAV Limited Warranty – 2006
X3 (Valid only in the U.S.A. and
Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2006 U.S. specification X3
SAVs distributed by BMW NA or sold through the
BMW NA European Delivery Program against
defects in materials or workmanship to the first
retail purchaser, and each subsequent purchaser.
Warranty Period
The warranty period is 48 months or 50,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
Warranty Begins
This warranty begins on the date of first retail
sale, or the date the SAV is first placed in ser-
vice as a demonstrator or company vehicle,
whichever is earlier.
Warranty Coverage
To obtain service under this limited warranty, the
SAV must be brought, upon discovery of a defect
in material or workmanship, to the workshop of
any authorized BMW SAV center, during normal
business hours. The authorized BMW SAV cen-
ter will, without charge for parts or labor, either
repair or replace the defective part(s) using new
or authorized remanufactured parts. The deci-
sion to repair or replace said part(s) is solely the
prerogative of BMW NA. 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.
Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas
Safety belts are covered under the BMW New
SAV Limited Warranty for defects in material or
workmanship for a period of 10 years, unlimited
mileage from the date of purchase. In order to be
eligible for this coverage, the SAV must be a new SAV retailed in the State of Kansas and the repair
performed by an authorized BMW SAV center in
Kansas.
Towing/Other Owner Benefits
A 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program is avail-
able to every BMW owner during the New SAV
Limited Warranty period.
Roadside assistance and other owner benefits
are available by calling:
1 800 332-4269
For additional details on towing and other owner
benefits please refer to the BMW Roadside
Assistance section of this Statement (page 25).
Other Items
Wheel alignment, balancing and wiper blade
inserts are covered up to 2,000 miles.
Items which are subject to wear and tear or
deterioration due to driving habits or condi-
tions, such as brake pads/linings, brake
discs, clutch disc, pressure plate, filters,
upholstery, trim and chrome items, paint fin-
ish, drive belts, glass, and similar items, are
specifically limited to defects in material or
workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
Damage which results from negligence, improper
operation of the SAV, improper repair, lack of or
improper maintenance, environmental influ-
ences, flood, accident or fire damage, road salt
corrosion, or use of improper or contaminated
fuel.
Damage to the engine, transmission or any
related component caused by improper shifting
of the transmission.
Maintenance services and parts when replaced
during maintenance such as spark plugs, lubri-
cants, fluids, engine tuneup parts, replacement
of filters, coolant, and refrigerant.
Failure to maintain the SAV properly in accor-
dance with the instructions in the X3 Owner’s
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Manual or the Service section of this Statement,
that results in the failure of any part of the SAV.
Modification of the SAV or installation of any per-
formance accessories or components attached
to the SAV which alters the original engineering
and/or operating specifications or which result in
damage to the other original components, elec-
trical interference, electrical short, radio static,
water leaks and wind noise.
Tires are warranted by their respective manufac-
turer as detailed in the applicable tire manufac-
turer’s warranty statements. Instructions for
proper tire care and maintenance are contained
in the X3 Owner’s Manual. Should you experi-
ence difficulty in obtaining warranty service from
a tire manufacturer, your authorized BMW SAV
center will assist you in resolving the difficulty.
Non-BMW Parts While you may elect to use non-
genuine BMW parts for maintenance or repair
services, BMW NA is not obligated to pay for
repairs that include non-genuine BMW parts or
for any damage resulting from the use of non-
genuine parts.
BMW will not accept any liability for any parts
and accessories not approved by BMW.
This warranty shall be null and void if the
vehicle identification number has been
altered or cannot be read, if the odometer has
been replaced or altered and the true mileage
cannot be determined, if the vehicle has been
declared a total loss or sold for salvage pur-
poses, or if the vehicle has been used in any
competitive event.General
These warranties give 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 NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCI-
DENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE,
OR LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or lim-
itation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations and exclusions may not
apply to you.
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Limited Warranty - Rust
Perforation 2006 X3
BMW NA warrants this original SAV against
defects in materials or workmanship which will
result in rust perforation of the SAV body for a
period of twelve years unlimited mileage, com-
mencing on the date of first retail sale, or the date
the vehicle is first placed in service as a demon-
strator or company vehicle, whichever is earlier.
To obtain service under this warranty, the SAV
must be brought, upon discovery of any rust per-
foration, to the workshop of any authorized BMW
SAV center. This authorized BMW SAV center
will, without charge for parts or labor, either repair
or replace the defective part(s). The decision to
repair or replace said part(s) is solely the prerog-
ative of BMW of North America. Parts for which
replacements are made become the property of
BMW of North America.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE:
In order to keep this warranty in effect, the SAV
must be inspected at every BMW Inspection II (at
least every two years). Any areas requiring pre-
ventative maintenance must be repaired. (THIS
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE IS AT THE OWN-
ER’S EXPENSE).
The Inspection/Maintenance consists of:
a. Washing the chassis before inspection, if nec- essary, due to dirt accumulation.
b. Repairing any damages to undercoating or paint due to stone chips, gravel erosion,
scratches, or other external influences.
BMW of North America makes no other express
warranty on this product except the New SAV
Limited Warranty or the warranty as to the emis-
sion control system. THE DURATION OF ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 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
SAV, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or lim-
itation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations and exclusions may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Any legal claim or action arising
from any express or implied warranty contained
herein must be brought within 12 months of the
date it arises.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
1. Damage caused by negligence, improper
accident damage repairs, or improper use.
2. Damage attributable to failure to perform required inspections/maintenance at the
specified intervals or in accordance with the
BMW rust inspection/maintenance program
instructions. Proof must be provided by a
paid invoice or filling in the appropriate boxes
in the Service Section of this Statement.
BMW will not accept any liability for any parts
and accessories not approved by BMW.
This warranty shall be null and void if the SAV
identification number has been altered or
cannot be read, if the odometer has been
replaced or altered and the true mileage can-
not be determined, if the SAV has been
declared a total loss or sold for salvage pur-
poses, or if the SAV has been used in any
competitive event.
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Federal Emissions System Defect
Warranty (Valid only in the U.S.A.
and Puerto Rico)
This warranty applies only to U.S. specification
SAVs distributed by BMW of North America
(BMW NA) or sold through the BMW NA Euro-
pean Delivery Program.
In accordance with the defect warranty provi-
sions 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 con-
form, at the time of sale, with all regulations of
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency appli-
cable at the time of manufacture and (b) is free
from defects in materials and workmanship
which would cause it to fail to conform with appli-
cable 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 rea-
sonably possible after a defect is discovered. To
make a claim, the SAV must be brought to any
authorized BMW SAV center during normal busi-
ness 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 replacements 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 autho-
rized BMW SAV center.
It is the owner’s responsibility to have all sched-
uled inspection and maintenance services per-
formed (at the owner’s expense), as prescribed in
the maintenance schedule for the BMW Emis-
sion Control System. Service intervals are com-
puted 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 maintenance, repair or replace-
ment of emission control systems be certified
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 certified BMW Service Parts. However, the
cost of such service or parts will not be covered
under this warranty, except in emergency situa-
tions. 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 equiva-
lent part. BMW NA will reimburse the owner for
such emergency 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 reimburse-
ment 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 the emission control system. If other than cer-
tified 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.
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However, the use of non-BMW replacement
parts or non-EPA certified parts does not invali-
date the warranty on other components, unless
non-BMW parts or non-EPA certified 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, improper adjustment, modification, alter-
ation, tampering, disconnection, improper or
inadequate maintenance, use of leaded fuel or
fuels containing more than 10% ethanol, or other
oxygenates with more than 2.8% oxygen by
weight (i.e., more than 15% MTBE or more than
3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of
co-solvent).
The replacement of maintenance parts, such as
spark plugs, filters and similar items used in
required maintenance services, the repair or
replacement of maintenance parts beyond the
first required inspection/maintenance, or if the
part has been replaced earlier for reasons other
than it being defective.
The SAV or any part of the SAV unless a failure
causes the SAV to fail to conform to applicable
emission regulations.
Any SAV on which the odometer has been
replaced or altered and the true mileage cannot
be determined.
The SAV, if the vehicle identification number is
altered or cannot be read, or if the SAV has been
declared a total loss or sold for salvage purposes.
General
These warranties give 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 NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUD-
ING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, OR
LOSS OF USE OF THE SAV, FOR ANY BREACH
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or lim-
itation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations and exclusions may not
apply to you. Additionally, if you are a California,
Maine, Massachusetts or Vermont resident and
your vehicle is registered in that state, your vehi-
cle is eligible for California Emissions Warranty
coverage.
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Federal Emissions Performance
Warranty (Valid only in the U.S.A.
and Puerto Rico)
In those states and jurisdictions that have estab-
lished periodic vehicle emissions tests to encour-
age proper vehicle maintenance and require the
car to pass an emissions test approved by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and:
1. The SAV was distributed by BMW of North America (BMW NA), or sold through the
BMW NA European Delivery Program; and
2. The SAV has been maintained and operated in accordance with the instructions for proper
maintenance and use set forth in the X3
Owner’s Manual supplied with the SAV; and
3. The SAV fails to conform to the applicable emissions standards of the EPA as judged by
an EPA approved emissions test; and
4. The failure to conform results or will result in the owner of the SAV having to bear a penalty
or other sanction (including the denial of the
right to use the car) under local state or fed-
eral law if the non-conformity is not remedied
within a specified period of time.
Then, in accordance with the provisions of sec-
tion 207(b) of the Clean Air Act, BMW NA war-
rants that if the SAV is eligible for coverage under
this warranty, any non-conformities in the SAV,
which cause it to fail an EPA-approved emissions
test will, without charge for parts or labor (includ-
ing diagnosis), be adjusted, repaired, or replaced,
at the option of BMW NA to proper specifica-
tions, in order to make the SAV comply with
applicable emissions standards. The decision to
adjust, repair or replace parts is solely the pre-
rogative of BMW NA and must reasonably be
expected to correct the failure of the warranted
part. 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. This warranty continues for a period of
2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first,
except for specific emissions control compo-
nents (as listed on page 33), for which the war-
ranty period is 8 years or 80,000 miles whichever
occurs first.
This warranty is made subject to the terms and
conditions that apply to the Emission Control
System Warranty and the New SAV Limited War-
ranty.
No claim under this warranty will be denied on
the basis of use of a properly installed EPA certi-
fied emission part for maintenance and repair.
A SAV manufacturer may deny an emission per-
formance warranty claim on the basis of an
uncertified replacement part used in the mainte-
nance or repair of an SAV only if the SAV manu-
facturer presents evidence that the uncertified
replacement part is either defective in materials
or workmanship or not equivalent from an emis-
sion standpoint to the original equipment part.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emis-
sion control devices and systems may be per-
formed by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using any certi-
fied part.
Immediately after the SAV has failed an EPA
approved emission short test, your claim can be
made at any authorized BMW SAV center. The
authorized BMW SAV center will honor or deny
your claim within the time period specified by
local or state laws (not to exceed 30 days), to
avoid further penalties or sanctions. lf the claim is
denied, the authorized BMW SAV center will
notify you in writing of the reason(s). The autho-
rized BMW SAV center is required by law to
honor the claim if notice of denial is not received
by the owner within the specified time period.
You may obtain further information concerning
the emission warranties, or report violations of
warranty terms, by contacting the Director, Field
Operations and Support Division (6406J), Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency, 401 “M” Street,
SW, Washington, D.C. 20460.
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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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