engine BMW X5 2005 E53 Service and warranty information

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Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2005 U.S. specification X5
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 service 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 center will, without charge for parts
or labor, either repair or replace the defective
part(s) using new or authorized remanufac-
tured parts. The decision to repair or replace
said part(s) is solely the prerogative of BMW
NA. 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.
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
available 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 finish, 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, environmen-
tal influences, 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, lubricants, fluids, engine tuneup parts,
replacement of filters, coolant, and refrigerant.
New SAV Limited Warranty -
2005 X5
(Valid only in the U.S.A.
and Puerto Rico)

Failure to maintain the SAV properly in
accordance with the instructions in the X5
Owner’s 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
performance 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, electrical interference, electrical
short, radio static, water leaks and wind noise.
Tires are warranted by their respective
manufacturer as detailed in the applicable
tire manufacturer’s warranty statements.
Instructions for proper tire care and mainte-
nance are contained in the X5 Owner’s
Manual. Should you experience difficulty in
obtaining warranty service from a tire manu-
facturer, 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 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 WAR-
RANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTIES HEREIN. BMW
NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL 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
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you.
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35 (6406J), Environmental Protection Agency,
401 “M” Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20460.
The following systems are covered by the
Federal 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 determining
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
SYSTEM (PCV)
FUEL EVAPORATIVE CONTROL SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM
ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
SENSORS/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.

The California Air Resources Board and BMW
of North America (BMW NA) are pleased to
explain the emission control system warranty
on your 2005 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 provided there has
been no abuse, neglect or improper mainte-
nance of your SAV.
Your emission control system may include
parts such as the fuel injection system, the
ignition system, catalytic converter, and engine
computer. Also included may be hoses, belts,
connectors 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
WARRANTY.
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 emission
control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
– For 7 years or 70,000 miles whichever
occurs first:
If an emission-related part listed in this
Warranty Section specially noted with cover-
age 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 mainte-
nance listed in your Owner’s Manual. BMW
NA recommends 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 reason-
able amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
– As the SAV owner, you should also be
aware that BMW NA may deny your
warranty coverage if your SAV or part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your
warranty 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
Limited Warranty applies to all 2005 U.S.
specification BMW SAVs sold, leased, and/or
registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts
or Vermont.
California Emission Control
Warranty Statement*
Your Warranty Rights and
Obligations
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The warranty gives 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 OF NORTH AMERICA
HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL 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
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
For assistance in determining which parts are
covered by this warranty, please contact your
authorized BMW SAV center or the BMW NA
Customer Relations Department at
1-800-831-1117 or through our website at
www.bmwusa.com. You may obtain further
information concerning the emissions warranty
or report violations of warranty terms, by
contacting Air Resources Board (ARB), Mobile
Source Division, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El
Monte, CA 91731. Please include the title of
the BMW service department head and
telephone number.
California Emission Warranty
Parts List
The following components are covered for
defects by the California Emission Control
System Limited Warranty for a period of 7
years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes
first.
COMPONENT X5 3.0i X5 4.4i
INTAKE MANIFOLD • •
VANOS CAMSHAFT POSITION CONTROLLER • •
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE • •
FUEL TANK • •
EXHAUST MANIFOLD • •
EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH CATALYST • •
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER • •
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE • •
CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET •
EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET •
VALVETRONIC SENSOR •
VALVETRONIC CONTROL UNIT •