2006 BMW X3 Air

The BMW Maintenance Program -
2006 X3 3.0i
The BMW Maintenance Program is a benefit
designed to help reduce the cost of scheduled
and unscheduled maintenance.
Every 2006 X3 purchased from an authorized
BMW SAV center in the United States or Puerto
Rico is covered by The BMW Maintenance Pro-
gram 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 scheduled
or additional maintenance services on your vehi-
cle at no expense to you. The maintenance
schedule intervals are based on normal driving
conditions and operation. Should you request
more frequent maintenance service, the cost of
these services will not be covered by the Mainte-
nance Program.
Coverage
The BMW Maintenance Program covers all
factory-recommended maintenance, as deter-
mined 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 infor-
mation.
Maintenance Intervals
Time intervals should be followed using the
maintenance interval as indicated by the BMW
Service Interval Indicator lights on the check con-
trol panel in the dashboard.
This BMW X3 Service and Warranty Information
Booklet should be presented to your authorized
BMW SAV center when maintenance 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 maintenance).
– Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance and rota- tion.
– 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 condi-
tions, improper repair, environmental influ-
ences, 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 vehi-
cles where the true mileage cannot be deter-
mined.
– 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 recom- mended 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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Quality Certification I will be performed by your
authorized BMW SAV center and certified on the
following page.
The performance of certain subsequent mainte-
nance elements, as required by the BMW New
SAV Limited Warranty, will be specified at inter-
vals computed by the BMW Service Interval Indi-
cator as follows:
– Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed with the engine at operating temperature.
Note: Change oil at least once a year.
All 2006 BMW X3s are factory-filled with BMW
High Performance Synthetic oils. At the time of
the printing of this booklet, the following oils
are strongly recommended and approved by
BMW:
• BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil
(BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866)
• Mobil 1 5W-30
• Mobil 1 5W-40
BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils for
inclusion in our list of recommended motor oils.
For the most current list of synthetic oils,
please contact your authorized BMW SAV cen-
ter, or call BMW of North America, LLC. at 1
800 831-1117. You can also obtain this infor-
mation from our website, www.bmwusa.com.
BMW recommends that you check your engine
oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If
you need to add oil between oil changes and
are unable to obtain BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil, Mobil 1 or another special oil on
the list, use a synthetic oil with an API rating of
SJ or higher.
– Inspection I: Major vehicle maintenance as specified in the following pages under Inspec-
tion I.
– Inspection II: Additional major vehicle mainte- nance as specified in the following pages under
Inspection II.
The following maintenance elements must be
performed at the mileage/time stated (time
intervals begin from the vehicle’s production
date): – Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every
two years.
– Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced every 100,000
miles to maximize vehicle fuel economy and
minimize exhaust pollution. The replacement of
the oxygen sensor is required under the terms
of the applicable BMW emission system war-
ranties.
– Spark Plug Service: The X3 is equipped with platinum-tipped spark plugs. These allow a
longer service life than conventional plugs.
Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles.
– Automatic Transmission Service: Change ATF every 100,000 miles.
The engine coolant has a lifetime rating and does
not need to be changed.
Please see your authorized BMW SAV center for
the most current information.
For your convenience, you may also wish to have
your authorized BMW SAV center perform any
necessary operations to fulfill any state inspec-
tion requirements in your area concurrent with
the maintenance elements specified above dur-
ing other repairs.
Make sure that confirmation of maintenance
work is always entered in this SAV Service and
Warranty Information Booklet. You may need this
for any warranty claims that become necessary,
and later on as evidence that your SAV has been
given the correct and regular maintenance that
justifies its resale or trade-in value.
BMW has applied the most modern technologi-
cal advances not only to the design and produc-
tion of your SAV, but also to computing of the
optimum maintenance interval for your type of
operations and driving style. Your authorized
BMW SAV center has made a substantial invest-
ment in unique BMW special service tools to
enable his BMW factory trained service techni-
cians 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.
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Inspection I
Engine CompartmentX3 3.0i
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. •
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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Inspection II
Includes all items listed under Inspection I, and the following checks and maintenance operations.
Engine CompartmentX3 3.0i
Replace air cleaner element. (Note: Reduce replacement interval in dusty operating
conditions). •
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. •
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Emission Control Maintenance Schedule: X3
The maintenance schedule as shown is required for the proper functioning of the emission control sys-
tems 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 .....................
X3 3.0i
Oil Service
Inspection I
Oil Service
Inspection II
R
R R
R R
R R
R
R
Replace at intervals of 100,000 miles
Replace at intervals of 100,000 miles
Continue sequence of
Oil Services and
Inspections per Service
Interval Indicator.
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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Battery Care
If your X3 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, follow- ing the charger manufacturer’s instructions, to
maintain the battery’s state of charge; or
b. consult your BMW SAV center regarding bat- tery 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 imple-
mented by BMW now make it possible to offer a
12-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 State-
ment (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 State-
ment (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
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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Customer Assistance —
Notification
During a specific period (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 num-
ber 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 generally
defined as (i) four or more attempts to repair the
same defect (the number of attempts vary by
state) or (ii) the SAV is out of service by reason of
one or more repair(s) for more than a cumulative
total of 30 days (this period varies 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 num-
ber 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 NOTIFICATION
DIRECTLY TO BMW OF NORTH AMERICA OF
THE EXISTENCE OF AN ALLEGED DEFECT.
SEND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TO THE
CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES
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
BBB Auto Line
If your concern is still not resolved to your satis-
faction, BMW offers additional assistance
through BBB AUTO LINE in ARKANSAS, CALI-
FORNIA, IDAHO, IOWA, GEORGIA, MINNESOTA
and PENNSYLVANIA. BBB AUTO LINE is a dis-
pute 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. Arbitra-
tion is also an informal proceeding in which an
impartial third party renders a decision after a
hearing at which both parties have an opportu-
nity to be heard. You can select mediation or arbi-
tration or both.
The program is free of charge to you, the con-
sumer but there are some minimum require-
ments 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 infor-
mation that may help resolve your concerns,
such as the purchase price of your vehicle, any
mileage at the time of purchase, the current mile-
age, 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 evi-
dence. You may also submit your claim in writing
and ask for a decision on the documents you
submit, without attending a hearing. BBB AUTO
LINE will usually render a decision within 40 days
from the time you file your complaint. The deci-
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sion is binding on BMW if you decide to accept it.
BMW must comply with the decision within the
time frame specified by the arbitrator.
Important: You must use BBB AUTO LINE
before asserting in court any rights or remedies
created by the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act,
(“The Act”) 15 U.S.C. Sec. 2301, et seq. You may
also be required to use BBB AUTO LINE before
seeking remedies under your state’s “Lemon
Law”. If you choose to seek redress by pursuing
rights and remedies not created by Title 1 of
Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, prior resort to the
BBB AUTO LINE is not required by any provision
of the Act.
California Residents
1. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (“BMW”)
participates in BBBAUTO LINE, a mediation/
arbitration program administered by the
Council of Better Business Bureaus [4200
Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203]
through local Better Business Bureaus. The
Arbitration Certification Program of the Cali-
fornia Department of Consumer Affairs has
certified BBBAUTO LINE and BMW.
2. If you have a problem arising under a BMW written warranty, we encourage you to bring it
to our attention. If we are unable to resolve it,
you may file a claim with BBBAUTO LINE.
Claims must be filed with BBBAUTO LINE
within six (6) months after the expiration of
the warranty.
3.
To file a claim with BBBAUTO LINE, call 1 800
955-5100. There is no charge for the call.
4. In order to file a claim with BBBAUTO LINE,
you will have to provide your name and
address, the brand name and vehicle identifi-
cation number (VIN) of your vehicle, and a
statement of the nature of your problem or
complaint. You will also be asked to provide:
the approximate date of your acquisition of
the vehicle, the vehicle’s current mileage, the
approximate date and mileage at the time any
problem(s) were first brought to the attention
of BMW or one of our dealers, and a state-
ment of the relief you are seeking. 5.
BBB AUTO LINE staff may try to help resolve
your dispute through mediation. If mediation
is not successful, or if you do not wish to par-
ticipate in mediation, claims within the pro-
gram’s jurisdiction may be presented to an
arbitrator at an informal hearing. The arbitra-
tor’s decision should ordinarily be issued
within 40 days from the time your complaint
is filed; there may be a delay of 7 days if you
did not first contact BMW about your prob-
lem, or a delay of up to 30 days if the arbitra-
tor requests an inspection/report by an
impartial technical expert or further investiga-
tion and report by BBBAUTO LINE.
6. You are required to use BBBAUTO LINE
before asserting in court any rights or reme-
dies conferred by California Civil Code Sec-
tion 1793.22. You are not required to use
BBB AUTO LINE before pursuing rights and
remedies under any other state or federal law.
“You are also required to use BBBAUTO
LINE before exercising rights or seeking rem-
edies created by Title I of the Magnuson-
Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et
seq. If you choose to seek redress by pursu-
ing rights and remedies not created by Cali-
fornia Civil Code Section 1793.22 or Title I of
the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, resort to
BBB AUTO LINE is not required by those
statutes.”
7. California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if BMW or its representative is
unable to repair a new motor vehicle to con-
form to the vehicle’s applicable express war-
ranty after a reasonable number of attempts,
BMW may be required to replace or repur-
chase the vehicle. California Civil Code Sec-
tion 1793.22(b) creates a presumption that
BMW has had a reasonable number of
attempts to conform the vehicle to its appli-
cable express warranties if, within 18 months
from delivery to the buyer or 18,000 miles on
the vehicle’s odometer, whichever occurs
first, one or more of the following occurs:
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