fuel BMW X3 2008 E83 Service and warranty information

2008 X3 3.0si
BMW Ultimate Service™
BMW Ultimate Service leads the industry in pro-
viding owners with incredible value and peace of
mind. This service includes:
 The BMW Maintenance Program: No-cost
factory-recommended maintenance for
4 years/50,000 miles from the original in-ser-
vice date, whichever comes first.
 BMW Roadside Assistance: No-cost 24/7
on-the-road assistance for 4 years/unlimited
miles from the original in-service date. Also
includes alternate transportation and trip-in-
terruption benefits as well as trip routing ser-
vices.
 New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Limited cov-
erage for defects in materials and workman-
ship for 4 years/50,000 miles from the original
in-service date, whichever comes first.
Repairs will only be made at authorized BMW
centers using Original BMW Parts.
The BMW Maintenance Program
The BMW Maintenance Program is a benefit
designed to help reduce the cost of ownership.
The program has been devised with the follow-
ing objectives: to maximize vehicle safety, reli-
ability, and resale value by minimizing
breakdowns resulting from wear, and minimizing
cost and inconvenience by computing mainte-
nance intervals based upon the specific manner
in which each individual vehicle is driven.
Every X3 purchased from an authorized BMW
SAV center in the United States or Puerto Rico
is covered by The BMW Maintenance Program
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
into service as a sales demonstrator, service
loaner (SLP) or company vehicle, whichever is
earlier.
Any authorized BMW SAV center in the United
States or Puerto Rico will perform the sched-
uled or additional maintenance services on your
vehicle at no expense to you.
Coverage
The BMW Maintenance Program covers all fac-
tory-recommended maintenance, as determined
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 page s5-10of this booklet for additional
information.
Exclusions from coverage include the following:
 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
rotation
 Wear and tear of soft trim items, such as:
seats, carpets, moldings, headliner, door pan-
els 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
conditions, improper repair, environmental
influences, flood, accident or fire damage,
road salt corrosion, alteration, installation of
non-genuine BMW accessories, or use of
improper, poor quality or contaminated fuel
 Altered or unreadable Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) or odometer irregularities or
vehicles where the true mileage cannot be
determined
 Maintenance or repair after the vehicle is
deemed a total loss
 Maintenance or repairs performed by other
than an authorized BMW SAV centers within
the United States or Puerto Rico
 Vehicles used in competitive events
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The performance of certain subsequent mainte-
nance elements, as required by the BMW New
SAV Limited Warranty, will be specified at inter-
vals computed by the BMW Service Interval
Indicator as follows:
 Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed
with the engine at operating temperature.
Note: Change oil at least once a year.
All 2008 BMW X3s are factory-filled with BMW
High Performance Synthetic oils. At the time of
the printing of this booklet, the following oils are
strongly recommended and approved by BMW:
 BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil
(BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866)
 Mobil 1 5W-30
 Mobil 1 5W-40
BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils for
inclusion in our list of recommended motor oils.
For the most current list of synthetic oils, please
contact your authorized BMW SAV center, or call
BMW of North America, LLC at
1 800 831-1117. You can also obtain this infor-
mation from our website, www.bmwusa.com.
BMW recommends that you check your engine
oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If
you need to add oil between oil changes and
are unable to obtain BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil, Mobil 1 or another special oil on
the list, use a synthetic oil with an API rating of
SJ or higher.
 Inspection I: Major vehicle maintenance as
specified in the following pages under Inspec-
tion I.
 Inspection II: Additional major vehicle mainte-
nance as specified in the following pages
under Inspection II.
The following maintenance elements must be
performed at the mileage/time stated (time
intervals begin from the vehicle’s production
date):
 Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every
two years.
 Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced every
120,000 miles to maximize vehicle fuel econ- omy and minimize exhaust pollution. The
replacement of the oxygen sensor is required
under the terms of the applicable BMW emis-
sion system warranties.
 Spark Plug Service: The X3 is equipped with
platinum-tipped spark plugs. These allow a
longer service life than conventional plugs.
Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles.
 Automatic Transmission Service: Change ATF
every 100,000 miles.
 The engine coolant has a lifetime rating and
does not need to be changed.
Please see your authorized BMW SAV center for
the most current information.
For your convenience, you may also wish to
have your authorized BMW SAV center perform
any necessary operations to fulfill any state
inspection requirements in your area concurrent
with the maintenance elements specified above
during other repairs. Should you request more
frequent maintenance service, the cost of
these services will not be covered by the
Maintenance Program.
Make sure that confirmation of maintenance
work is always entered in this SAV Service and
Warranty Information Booklet. You may need this
for any warranty claims that become necessary,
and later on as evidence that your SAV has been
given the correct and regular maintenance that
justifies its resale or trade-in value.
BMW has applied the most modern technologi-
cal advances not only to the design and produc-
tion of your SAV, but also to computing of the
optimum maintenance interval for your type of
operations and driving style. Your authorized
BMW SAV center has made a substantial invest-
ment in unique BMW special service tools to
enable BMW factory trained service technicians
to perform quality repairs on your BMW in mini-
mal time. Your service technician looks forward
to serving your every service need and to help
maximize your satisfaction with your BMW, its
longevity, and resale value.
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Quality Certification I
For a detailed list of items inspected, refer to the
Quality Certification I form provided to the
Owner at time of delivery. A copy of the form is
on file at the authorized selling BMW SAV
center.
Unscheduled Maintenance
Only use fuels advertised to have adequate
detergency and low alcohol content. Use of
fuels with insufficient detergent and/or excess
alcohol can cause driveability problems that
necessitate cleaning intake valves and fuel
injection valves, and, when applicable, adjusting
the engine idle. We suggest having this work
performed by your authorized BMW SAV center,
perhaps while regular maintenance is per-
formed. Your authorized BMW SAV center can
also recommend a gasoline additive that will
provide sufficient detergency. While this recom-
mended unscheduled maintenance is not
required in order to maintain the emission war-
ranty, cleaning of intake valves or, when applica-
ble, fuel injection valves, or adjustment of
engine idle, necessitated by use of inappropriate
fuel, is not covered by warranty because no
defect in material or workmanship or component
failure is involved.
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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 3.0si
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 perforation limited warranty. (Must be
performed at least every two years). •
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Emission Control Maintenance
Schedule
The maintenance schedule as shown is required for the proper functioning of the emission control
systems 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 3.0si
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 120,000 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 there-
fore 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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Protection:
New BMWs — Protection is provided for
4 years/unlimited miles. NOTE: This does not
affect warranty coverage which remains at
4 years/50,000 miles.
Certified Pre-Owned BMWs — 6 years/unlimited
miles from the in-service date.
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 should provide detailed and
accurate information to the service
representative.
Be prepared to give:
 Your name and address
 Your complete SAV Identification Number
(found on your SAV registration, your perma-
nent Roadside Assistance card or on the bot-
tom 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 SAV
 SAV 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 SAV’s problem. Specific
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.
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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 responsi-
ble for any expenses related to replacement
keys.
Towing Service
In the event of a mechanical breakdown nor-
mally covered under the New SAV Limited War-
ranty, 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 collision.
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 loca-
tion other than the nearest authorized BMW
SAV center, any additional expense will be your
responsibility.
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
contact 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 occur-
rence, 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” authori-
zation, 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 SAV together
after the SAV has been repaired by an autho-
rized 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
incident.
Always contact BMW Roadside Assistance for
trip interruption benefits. They will assist in
making all the necessary arrangements.
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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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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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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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