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
Only those items of inspection work which apply to your vehicle will be performed. This list is subject to
amendment.
Undercarriage X3 3.0i
Change oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating temperature. We
recommend BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil, p/n 07 51 0 017 866. •
Check transmission for leaks. •
Check transfer case for leaks. •
Change oil in transfer case only if prompted by diagnostic short-test. •
Check rear axle for leaks. •
Check front axle differential for leaks. •
Half-shafts: Check for leaks at flexible boots. •
Visually check fuel tank, lines and connections for leaks. •
Check condition, position, and mounting of exhaust system. Examine for leaks. •
Check power steering system for leaks. Check power steering fluid level; add fluid if
necessary. •
Check steering for absence of play, condition of suspension track rods, front axle joints,
steering linkage and joint disc. •
Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads using special tool. If
replacement is necessary: Examine brake disc surfaces. Clean brake pad contact points
in calipers. Grease wheel centering hubs. Check thickness of parking brake linings only
when replacing rear brake pads. •
Check brake system connections and lines for leaks, damage and incorrect positioning. •
Check parking brake actuation. Adjust if necessary. •
Check all tire pressures (including spare). Correct if necessary. Check condition of tires
(outer surface [left/right]), tread wear and pattern; in case of uneven tread wear, readjust
wheel alignment if requested (invoice separately). •
Inspect entire body according to terms of rust performation limited warranty. (Must be
performed at least every two years). •
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Services
From the information you provide, the BMW
Roadside Assistance service representative will
determine the type of help required.
Dispatch Service
A service provider will be dispatched to the site
of your disabled vehicle.
On-Site Assistance
On-site service for vehicle disablements such as
flat tires, dead batteries, and out of fuel condi-
tions is provided up to a maximum of $100.00
per incident by BMW Roadside Assistance.
The cost for parts and fuel, when used on-site,
are the responsibility of the owner/driver. The
New SAV Limited Warranty does not cover any of
the above on-site services.
Lock-Out
Your BMW is equipped with an advanced entry
system, which cannot be bypassed by traditional
locksmith methods without significant damage to
your vehicle. BMW encourages you to always
carry your spare wallet key separately from your
other keys. However, in the event that you find
yourself locked out, a simple telephone call to
Roadside Assistance will help you get back on
the road. A representative will help you find
transportation or arrange towing service to the
nearest BMW center. Related towing costs will be
compensated up to $100 per incident. You, or
the person driving your vehicle, are responsible
for any expenses related to replacement keys.
Towing Service
In the event of a mechanical breakdown normally
covered under the New SAV Limited Warranty,
your SAV will be transported (at no cost) to the
nearest authorized BMW SAV center. Your SAV is
also covered in the event of an accident or colli-
sion. If a breakdown occurs after normal business
hours, your SAV will be transported to a secure
location and transported to the nearest autho-
rized BMW SAV center on the next business day.
If you request that the SAV be taken to a location
other than the nearest authorized BMW SAV cen-
ter, any additional expense will be your responsi-
bility.
However, you may request (at no cost) to be
taken to a different BMW SAV center as long as it
is within 50 additional miles of the “nearest”
BMW SAV center.
Towing requests for SAV disabled because of
casualty, fire, act of God, or violation of law (fed-
eral, state or local) are provided at the expense of
the owner/driver.
If it is necessary for you to have your SAV towed
through your own arrangements,
you must con-
tact BMW Roadside Assistance for prior
authorization and instructions on claim pro-
cedures. All claims must be submitted within
sixty (60) days of the disablement or occurrence,
accompanied by the original receipts. Claims
received after that time period may not be hon-
ored and are subject to the full discretion of
BMW Roadside Assistance. If BMW Roadside
Assistance is not contacted for priorauthoriza-
tion, the maximum coverage for towing is
$100.00.
Sign-and-Drive
Typically, if you are within the terms of your war-
ranty, the services you receive under the BMW
Roadside Assistance program will not require
payment. In most cases, you will simply sign a
receipt from the provider of services.
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Auto Valet Service
Should there be a need beyond BMW Roadside
Assistance, Auto Valet will provide a personal
assistant who will help in every way to get you to
your final destination. Auto Valet will help you
locate a rental car or taxi agency, hotel or even
help procure airline reservations.
In the event of an emergency, this service will
assist you in getting information out to the proper
party whether it is business or personal. If we are
unable to contact one of your party, the message
relay service will document the information, and
will make reasonable efforts to deliver the mes-
sage to the message recipient.
Personalized Trip Routing
Leave the planning to us. Simply give one of our
Roadside Assistance service representatives a
call, and we’ll provide you with detailed, easy to
read, computerized trip itinerary and companion
map package. Please allow two weeks to process
your request.
Trip Interruption Benefits
Trip interruption benefits are provided for
mechanical breakdowns as follows:
– Breakdowns that are warranty related, and;
– Must occur in excess of 100 miles from the driver’s residence, and;
– Repairs cannot be completed during normal business hours on the same day of breakdown.
Reimbursements will be made for meals, lodging,
car rentals, and alternate transportation to bring
the driver and the BMW SAV together after the
SAV has been repaired by an authorized BMW
SAV center. Original receipts must accompany all
reimbursement requests.
Trip interruption coverage is limited to $750.00
per incident, for a maximum of five days per inci-
dent.
Always contact BMW Roadside Assistance for
trip interruption benefits. They will assist in mak-
ing all the necessary arrangements.
Car Rental Discounts
Discounts are available from Hertz and Enter-
prise car rental companies. Benefits may vary
with each company and location, and are subject
to change without notice.
Simply display your Roadside Assistance card
(showing the applicable Plan number) during res-
ervation and at the time of rental to secure your
discount.
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from coverage are:
– Fines, taxes, or impound towing fees caused by a violation of local or state law.
– Expenses related to hazardous weather condi- tions (removal from snow, ice, etc.).
– Expenses for the removal of snow tires, and mounting or removal of snow chains.
Services provided by AAA and its affiliated clubs,
Heathrow, Florida 32746.
The BMW Roadside Assistance Program is not a
warranty and does not affect your rights under
the New SAV Limited Warranty.
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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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Notice
The “National Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966” requires manufacturers to be in a posi-
tion to contact the vehicle owners when a correc-
tion 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 manufac-
turer as detailed in the applicable tire manufac-
turer’s warranty statements. Instructions for
proper tire care and maintenance 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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