belt BMW X5 2008 E70 Service and warranty information

Services...................................................... 26
Dispatch Service ................................................26
On-Site Assistance ...............................................26
Lock-Out .....................................................26
Towing Service ..................................................27
Sign-and-Drive ..................................................27
Trip Interruption Benefits ...........................................27
Car Rental Discounts .............................................27
Exclusions .....................................................27
Overview of BMW Limited Warranties .................................. 28
New SAV Limited Warranty — 2008 X5 (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 X5 ............................ 30
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE: ........................................30
Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty (Valid only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) .............................. 31
What is not covered ..............................................32
General .......................................................33
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty (Valid only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) .............................. 33
California Emission Control Warranty Statement* Your Warranty Rights and Obligations ................................ 35
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage: ....................................35
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: ....................................35
California Emission Control System Limited Warranty* ..................... 36
What is not covered ..............................................37
General .......................................................37
California Emission Warranty Parts List .................................38
Notice ........................................................ 38
Tire Warranty Statement ........................................... 38 Page

Front brake
Maintenance work:
 Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact
points in calipers.
 Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if
necessary replace at extra charge.*
Rear brake
Maintenance work:
 Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact
points in calipers.
 Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if
necessary replace at extra charge.*
 Parking brake: Check condition, brake lining
thickness and function, if necessary replace
at extra charge.*
*Unless covered by Maintenance Program
Vehicle Check
Maintenance work:
 Check operation of horn, headlight flasher
and hazard warning flashers.
 Check instrument and control lighting and
heater/air-conditioning blower.
 Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up,
license plate, interior (incl. map, reading
lights), glovebox, flashlight, luggage area
lights.
 Safety belts: Check condition and function.
 Check windshield wiper and washer jet
positions.
 Body: Check for corrosion (except cavities).
 Tires: Check tread depth, wear pattern, outer
condition, inflation pressure (also spare tire). If
necessary, correct pressure (also spare).
 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor.
 Battery: Check state of charge (magic eye)
and charge if required.
 Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level.
 Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn
covers, obvious damage or attachment of
stickers. 
Rear-view mirrors, optional rear-view camera
 Coolant: Check fluid level and concentration.
 Windshield washer and intensive cleaning
system: Check protection level, fluid level, top
if necessary.
 Brake system connections and lines: Check
for leaks, damage and correct positioning.
 Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. transmis-
sion, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust system),
check for damage, leaks and corrosion.
 Steering components: Check for clearance,
leaks, damage and wear.
 Final Inspection: Road test with check of
–Brakes
– Steering
– Shock absorbers (visual)
– Transmission
Brake fluid
Maintenance work:
 Replace brake fluid.
Spark plugs (not displayed in CBS)
Maintenance work:
 Replace spark plugs at intervals of
100,000 miles.
Automatic Transmission (not shown
in CBS display)
Maintenance work:
 Replace ATF at intervals of 100,000 miles.
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New SAV Limited Warranty —
2008 X5 (Valid only in the U.S.A.
and Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) war-
rants 2008 U.S. specification X5 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 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, 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 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.
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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 occurs
first:
If an emission-related part specially noted on
page 38 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 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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