2006 BMW X3 air condition

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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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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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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•The same nonconformity [a failure to con-
form to the written warranty that substan-
tially 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 nonconformity;
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 dam-
ages, attorneys’ fees, or consequential dam-
ages 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 deci-
sion, 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 com-
ply 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 pro-
gram.
Special Programs
SOMETIMES BMW OF NORTH AMERICA
OFFERS A SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT PRO-
GRAM 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 ADJUSTMENT
PROGRAM IS APPLICABLE TO YOUR SAV.
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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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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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