2008 BMW Z4 COUPE ESP

New Vehicle Limited Warranty – 2008 Models (Valid only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) .............................. 29
Warrantor .....................................................29
Warranty Period .................................................29
Warranty Begins .................................................29
Warranty Coverage ...............................................29
Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas .......................................29
Other Items ....................................................29
General .......................................................30
Limited Warranty - Rust Perforation 2008 Models ......................... 31
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE: ........................................31
Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty (Valid only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) .............................. 32
What is not covered ..............................................33
General .......................................................33
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty (Valid only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) .............................. 34
California Emission Control Warranty Statement* Your Warranty Rights and Obligations ................................ 36
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage: ....................................36
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: ....................................36
California Emission Control System Limited Warranty* ..................... 37
What is not covered ..............................................38
General .......................................................39
California Emission Warranty Parts List .................................39
Notice ........................................................ 40
Tire Warranty Statement ........................................... 40 Page

Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction with our product and the ser-
vices provided by authorized BMW centers is of
great importance to us. We take pride in our
product, as does the BMW center who services
it. If you should ever have a question regarding
your BMW center’s service or your BMW’s per-
formance, we recommend that you contact your
authorized BMW center. Should you travel to an
unfamiliar area, the BMW center directory pro-
vided at the time of delivery will help you locate
the nearest authorized BMW center. The centers
listed are equipped to help you with matters
related to your BMW vehicle.
When contacting an authorized BMW center, we
suggest that depending upon the nature of your
contact, you discuss it with either the Sales,
Service, or Parts Manager.
As all matters are resolved at the BMW center
level, it is important that they be given the
opportunity to provide a solution. Should you
feel that you were not provided with the proper
response, we urge you to contact the General
Manager or BMW Center Operator.
Despite the best intentions of all parties, a mis-
understanding may occur between you and your
BMW center. Should this occur and you require
further assistance, please contact the BMW NA
Customer Relations and Services Department at
1 800 831-1117. When contacting us, we ask
that you provide the following information:
 Your name, address and telephone number
 Vehicle Identification Number (last seven
digits)
 Vehicle’s delivery date
 Vehicle mileage
 Selling BMW center’s name
 Servicing BMW center’s name
 Description of the problem
A BMW NA Customer Relations Representative
will carefully review all the facts involved and let
you know what further action will be taken in
conjunction with your BMW center. Please
remember: the first step in resolving a complaint
is to contact the authorized BMW center that performed the work on your vehicle. They have
the necessary equipment and the personnel to
achieve this goal.
We are confident that every effort will be made
to ensure your satisfaction.
Customer Assistance – Notification
During a specific period (for example, the earlier
of 12 months or 12,000 miles, though this
period varies by state), some states require us
or our authorized BMW center, to repair in a rea-
sonable number of attempts, any defect or con-
dition which substantially impairs the use, value,
or safety of a new vehicle sold, leased or regis-
tered 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 vehicle is out of service by rea-
son 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 vehicle or reimburse the owner/les-
see 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
vehicle by the owner/lessee.
You should send written notification directly
to BMW of North America, LLC of the exist-
ence of an alleged defect. Send written com-
munication 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
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Getting Started
A temporary Roadside Assistance card can be
found inside your vehicle portfolio. It contains
the 24-hour toll-free number for Roadside
Assistance.
For your convenience a decal which shows the
same information as the Roadside Assistance
card, has been affixed to the tool kit cover on
the trunk lid.
In a few weeks you will receive a permanent
Roadside Assistance card by mail. The original
in-service date and vehicle identification number
(VIN) are embossed on the card.
This card should be carried by the driver of your
BMW.
Calling For Assistance
The toll-free BMW Roadside Assistance number
(1 800 332-4269) is answered by a BMW Road-
side Assistance service representative. In order
for you to receive quick and reliable services, it
is essential that you provide detailed and accu-
rate information to the service representative.
Be prepared to give:
 Your name and address
 Your complete Vehicle Identification Number
(found on your vehicle registration, your per-
manent Roadside Assistance card or on the
bottom driver’s side of your windshield)
 Model description of your vehicle
 Original in-service date (located on your
Roadside Assistance card)
 License plate number of your vehicle
 Vehicle location (including nearby crossroads/
intersections, highway mile markers, street
numbers, landmarks, etc.)
 Location you are calling from (including a
telephone number where you can be
reached). If you are calling from a public
phone wait there for the return call. Do not
leave this location without informing the
Roadside Assistance service representative. 
A description of your vehicle’s problem. Spe-
cific and accurate information will enable the
Roadside Assistance service representative to
provide the proper help.
Emergency Valet Service. Should there be a
need beyond BMW Roadside Assistance, Emer-
gency Valet will provide a personal assistant
who will help in every way to get you to your
final destination. Emergency 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 get-
ting 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 message
to the message recipient.
Personal Trip Routing. Leave the planning to
us. Simply give one of our Roadside Assistance
service representatives a call, and we will pro-
vide you with detailed, easy to read, computer-
ized trip itinerary and companion map package.
Please allow two weeks to process your request.
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 Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover
any of the above on-site services.
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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 responsi-
ble for any expenses related to replacement
keys.
Towing Service
In the event of a mechanical breakdown nor-
mally covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, your vehicle will be transported (at no
cost) to the nearest authorized BMW center.
Your vehicle is also covered in the event of an
accident or collision.
If a breakdown occurs after normal business
hours, your vehicle will be transported to a
secure location and transported to the nearest
authorized BMW center on the next business
day.
If you request that the vehicle be taken to a
location other than the nearest authorized BMW
center, any additional expense will be your
responsibility.
However, you may request (at no cost) to be
taken to a different BMW center as long as it is
within 50 additional miles of the “nearest” BMW
center.
Towing requests for vehicles disabled because
of casualty, fire, act of God, or violation of law
(federal, state or local) are provided at the
expense of the owner/driver. If it is necessary for you to have your vehicle
towed through your own arrangements,
you
must contact BMW Roadside Assistance for
prior authorization and instructions on claim
procedures. 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 be dishonored and are subject to the full
discretion of BMW Roadside Assistance. If
BMW Roadside Assistance is not contacted for
“prior” authorization, 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.
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, lodg-
ing, car rentals, and alternate transportation to
bring the driver and the BMW automobile
together after the vehicle has been repaired by
an authorized BMW 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
incident.
Always contact BMW Roadside Assistance for
trip interruption benefits. They will assist in
making all the necessary arrangements.
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Modification of the vehicle or installation of any
performance accessories or components
attached to the vehicle which alters the original
engineering and/or operating specifications or
which result in damage to the other original
components, electrical 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 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.
Non-genuine 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 NA 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 sal-
vage purposes, 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
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE
TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitations and exclusions
may not apply to you.
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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
vehicles distributed by BMW of North America,
LLC (BMW NA) or sold through the BMW NA
European 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 car (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
applicable regulations for a period of 2 years or
24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, except for
specific emission control components (as listed
on page 35), for which the warranty period is
8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Coverage begins on the date of first retail sale
or the date the vehicle is first placed into service
as a sales demonstrator, service loaner (SLP) 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 car must be brought to any
authorized BMW center during normal business
hours.
The BMW 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 car is received
by the BMW center.
For assistance in determining which specific
parts or components of your vehicle are covered
under this warranty, please contact your BMW
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 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 center or a warranty replace-
ment part is not reasonably available (within
30 days), repairs may be performed at any avail-
able service establishment using any equivalent
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 cov-
ered under this warranty. Replaced parts and
paid invoices must be presented at a BMW cen-
ter as a condition of reimbursement for emer-
gency repairs not performed by a BMW 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.
However, the use of non-genuine BMW replace-
ment parts or non-EPA certified parts does not
invalidate the warranty on other components,
unless non-genuine BMW parts or non-EPA cer-
tified parts cause damage to warranted parts.
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California Emission Control
Warranty Statement* Your
Warranty Rights and Obligations
The California Air Resources Board and BMW of
North America, LLC (BMW NA) are pleased to
explain the emission control system warranty on
your 2008 vehicle. In California, new motor vehi-
cles 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 vehicle for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance of your
vehicle.
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 vehicle at no cost to you includ-
ing diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:
– For 3 years or 50,000 miles whichever occurs first:
1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspec- tion, all necessary repairs and adjustments
will be made by BMW NA to ensure that
your vehicle passes the inspection. This is
your emission control system PERFOR-
MANCE WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by BMW NA. This is your short-
term emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles whichever occurs
first:
If an emission-related part, specially noted on
page 39 as having 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 vehicle owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance
listed in your Owner’s Manual. BMW NA rec-
ommends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your vehicle, but BMW NA
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor-
mance of all scheduled maintenance.
– You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to an authorized BMW 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 vehicle owner, you should also be aware that BMW NA may deny your warranty
coverage if your vehicle 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
contact: 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 2008 U.S. specifica-
tion BMW vehicles sold, leased, and/or
registered in California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Vermont.
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California Emission Control
System Limited Warranty*
This warranty applies to California certified vehi-
cles distributed by BMW of North America, LLC
(BMW NA) or sold through the BMW NA Euro-
pean Delivery Program, registered and operated
primarily in California.
BMW NA warrants to the original purchaser and
each subsequent owner that the vehicle is:
a. designed, built and equipped so as to con- form with the applicable California Air
Resources Board emission standards.
b. free from defects in materials and workman- ship which cause any part that can affect
emissions to fail to conform with applicable
requirements or to fail a California Smog
Check test or EPA approved short test for a
period of 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
c. free from defects in materials and workman- ship in emission related parts, which are con-
tained in the California Emission Warranty
Parts List on page 39, for a period of 7 years
or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Coverage begins on the date of first retail sale
or the date the vehicle is first placed into service
as a sales demonstrator, service loaner (SLP) or
company vehicle, whichever is earlier.
To obtain service under this warranty, the vehi-
cle must be brought, upon failure of a Smog
Check test or upon discovery of the defect, to
the workshop of any authorized BMW center,
during normal business hours. The BMW center
will honor or deny your claim within 30 days. If
the claim is denied, the BMW center will notify
you in writing of the reason(s). The BMW center
is required by law to honor the claim if notice is
not given to the owner within 30 days.
The BMW center will, without charge for parts
or labor (including diagnosis), either adjust,
repair or replace the defective part and other
parts affected by the failure of the warranted
part, if any. If your vehicle failed the California
Smog Check test or an EPA approved short test,
then BMW NA will repair your vehicle so that it will pass this test. Items that require scheduled
replacement are warranted up to the replace-
ment interval specified in the Service section of
this Statement. BMW NA may repair a part in
lieu of replacing it when performing warranty
repairs. Parts for which replacements are made
become the property of BMW NA. After 3 years
or 50,000 miles, and in accordance with para-
graph (c) above, such repairs are limited to the
repair or replacement of those parts identified in
the California Emissions Warranty List.
If your California registered vehicle is between
7 and 8 years old and has been driven less than
80,000 miles, then your vehicle is eligible for
additional warranty coverage under the Federal
Emissions Warranty.
A repair performed as the result of a smog
check test failure due to a defect in a part, which
is warranted for 7 years/70,000 miles, is
covered.
In all cases, a reasonable time, not to exceed
30 days, must be allowed for a warranty repair to
be completed, after the car is received by the
BMW center.
It is the owner’s responsibility to have all
required maintenance services performed (at
the owner’s expense), as prescribed in the
maintenance schedule for the BMW Emission
Control System. Service intervals are computed
by the service interval indicator and displayed on
the instrument panel.
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 mainte-
nance and use can be found in the Owner’s
Manual and in the Service section of this
Statement.
*The California Emissions Control System Lim-
ited Warranty applies to all 2008 U.S. specifica-
tion BMW vehicles sold, leased, and/or
registered in California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Vermont.
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