BMW X3 2008 E83 Service and warranty information

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Exclusions
Specifically excluded from coverage are:
 Fines, taxes, or impound towing fees caused
by a violation of local or state law.
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conditions, including, but not limited to,
floods, hurricanes and tornadoes (removal
from water, snow, ice, etc.).
 Expenses for the removal of snow tires, and
mounting or removal of snow chains.
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Overview of BMW Limited Warranties
* The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2008 U.S. specification BMW
X3 SAVs sold, leased, and/or registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
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New SAV Limited Warranty – 2008
X3 (Valid only in the U.S.A. and
Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) war-
rants 2008 U.S. specification X3 SAVs distrib-
uted by BMW NA or sold through the BMW NA
European Delivery Program against defects in
materials or workmanship to the first retail pur-
chaser, and each subsequent purchaser.
Warranty Period
The warranty period is 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Warranty Begins
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 Coverage
To obtain service under this limited warranty, the
SAV must be brought, upon discovery of a
defect in material or workmanship, to the work-
shop of any authorized BMW SAV center in the
United States or Puerto Rico, during normal
business hours. The authorized BMW SAV cen-
ter will, without charge for parts or labor, either
repair or replace the defective part(s) using new
or authorized remanufactured parts. The deci-
sion 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.
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 fin-
ish, 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, environmental
influences, flood, accident or fire damage, road
salt corrosion, or use of improper or contami-
nated 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, lubri-
cants, fluids, engine tuneup parts, replacement
of filters, coolant, and refrigerant.
Failure to maintain the SAV properly in accor-
dance with the instructions in the X3 Owner’s
Manual or the Service section of this Statement,
that results in the failure of any part of the SAV.
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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 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-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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Limited Warranty - Rust
Perforation 2008 X3
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) war-
rants this original SAV against defects in materi-
als or workmanship which will result in rust
perforation of the SAV body for a period of
twelve years unlimited mileage. 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 SAV
must be brought, upon discovery of any rust
perforation, to the workshop of any authorized
BMW SAV center. This authorized BMW SAV
center will, without charge for parts or labor,
either repair or replace the defective part(s). 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.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE:
In order to keep this warranty in effect, the SAV
must be inspected at every BMW Inspection II
(at least every two years). Any areas requiring
preventative maintenance must be repaired.
(THIS INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE IS AT THE
OWNER’S EXPENSE).
The Inspection/Maintenance consists of:
a. Washing the chassis before inspection, if necessary, due to dirt accumulation.
b. Repairing any damages to undercoating or paint due to stone chips, gravel erosion,
scratches, or other external influences.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) makes
no other express warranty on this product
except the New SAV Limited Warranty or the
warranty as to the emission control system. THE
DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES
HEREIN. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (BMW NA)
HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS
OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OF USE
OF THE SAV, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUD-
ING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, 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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Any legal claim or action arising
from any express or implied warranty contained
herein must be brought within 12 months of the
date it arises.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
a. Damage caused by negligence, improper
accident damage repairs, or improper use.
b. Damage attributable to failure to perform required inspections/maintenance at the
specified intervals or in accordance with the
BMW rust inspection/maintenance program
instructions. Proof must be provided by a
paid invoice or filling in the appropriate boxes
in the Service Section of this Statement.
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
SAV identification number has been altered
or cannot be read, if the odometer has been
replaced or altered and the true mileage can-
not be determined, if the SAV has been
declared a total loss or sold for salvage pur-
poses, or if the SAV has been used in any
competitive event.
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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,
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 SAV
(a) was designed, built and equipped so as to
conform, at the time of sale, with all regulations
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
applicable 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 SAV must be brought to any
authorized BMW SAV center during normal
business 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
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 covered under this warranty.
Replaced parts and paid invoices must be pre-
sented at an authorized BMW SAV center as a
condition of reimbursement 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
Remanufactured Parts are used for mainte-
nance, repair or replacement of components
affecting emission control, the owner should
obtain assurances that such parts are warranted
by their manufacturer to be equivalent to genu-
ine BMW parts in performance and durability.
BMW NA assumes no liability under this war-
ranty 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
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invalidate the warranty on other components,
unless non-genuine BMW parts or non-EPA cer-
tified parts cause damage to warranted parts.
What is not covered
This warranty does not cover malfunctions
caused by any of the following: accident, flood,
misuse, improper adjustment, modification,
alteration, tampering, disconnection, improper
or inadequate maintenance, use of leaded fuel
or fuels containing more than 10% ethanol, or
other oxygenates with more than 2.8% oxygen
by weight (i.e., more than 15% MTBE or more
than 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of
co-solvent).
The replacement of maintenance parts, such as
spark plugs, filters and similar items used in
required maintenance services, the repair or
replacement of maintenance parts beyond the
first required inspection/maintenance, or if the
part has been replaced earlier for reasons other
than it being defective.
The SAV or any part of the SAV unless a failure
causes the SAV to fail to conform to applicable
emission regulations.
Any SAV on which the odometer has been
replaced or altered and the true mileage cannot
be determined.
The SAV, if the vehicle identification number is
altered or cannot be read, or if the SAV has
been declared a total loss or sold for salvage
purposes.
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 INCIDENTAL
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUD-
ING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, OR
LOSS OF USE OF THE SAV, 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. Additionally, if you are a
California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,
Rhode Island or Vermont resident and your vehi-
cle is registered in that state, your vehicle is eli-
gible for California Emissions Warranty
coverage.
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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
encourage 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, LLC (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 pen-
alty or other sanction (including the denial of
the right to use the car) under local state or
federal law if the non-conformity is not rem-
edied 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 (including diagnosis), be adjusted,
repaired, or replaced, at the option of BMW NA
to proper specifications, in order to make the
SAV comply with applicable emissions stan-
dards. The decision to adjust, repair or replace
parts is solely the prerogative of BMW NA and
must reasonably be expected to correct the fail-
ure of the warranted part.
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. This war- ranty continues for a period of 2 years or
24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, except for
specific emissions control components (as
listed on page 35), for which the warranty 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
Warranty.
No claim under this warranty will be denied on
the basis of use of a properly installed EPA cer-
tified 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
performed by any automotive repair estab-
lishment or individual using any certified
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.
The following systems are covered by the Fed-
eral Emission Performance Warranty for a period
of two years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs
first. The specific systems may vary according to
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model, therefore, all of the systems listed may
not be used on your SAV. For assistance in
determining which systems and specific compo-
nents within these systems apply to your SAV,
please contact your authorized BMW SAV cen-
ter.
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
FUEL METERING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYS-
TEM (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, which-
ever 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.
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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 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 maintenance of your SAV.
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 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 occursfirst:
If an emission-related part listed in this Warranty
Section specially noted with 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 SAV 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 SAV, but BMW NA can-
not 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 SAV to an authorized BMW SAV 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 SAV owner, you should also be aware that BMW NA may deny your warranty cover-
age if your SAV 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 SAVs sold, leased, and/or registered
in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, Rhode Island or Vermont.
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