tow BMW X5 4.8I SAV 2007 Owners Manual

Services...................................................... 27
Dispatch Service................................................27
On-Site Assistance...............................................27
Lock-Out.....................................................27
Towing Service..................................................28
Sign-and-Drive..................................................28
Trip Interruption Benefits...........................................28
Car Rental Discounts.............................................28
Exclusions.....................................................28
Summary of BMW Limited Warranties................................. 29
New SAV Limited Warranty - 2007 X5 (Valid only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) . . . . 30
Warrantor .....................................................30
Warranty Period.................................................30
Warranty Begins.................................................30
Warranty Coverage...............................................30
Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas.......................................30
Towing/Other Owner Benefits........................................30
Other Items....................................................30
General.......................................................31
Limited Warranty - Rust Perforation 2007 X5............................. 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.......................................................34
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.......................................................38
California Emission Warranty
Parts List......................................................39
Notice........................................................ 39
Tire Warranty Statement........................................... 39Page

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 accurate
information to the service representative.
Be prepared to give:
1. Your name and address.
2. Your complete SAV Identification Number
(found on your SAVe registration, your per-
manent Roadside Assistance card or on the
bottom drivers side of your windshield).
3. Model description of your vehicle.
4. Date of purchase.
5. License plate number of your SAV.
6. SAV location (including nearby crossroads/in-
tersections, highway mile markers, street
numbers, landmarks, etc.).
7. 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.
8. 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 des-
tination. Emergency Valet will help you locate a
rental car or taxi agency, hotel or even help pro-
cure airline reservations. In the event of an emer-
gency, this service will assist you in getting
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 reason-
able efforts to deliver the message to the mes-
sage recipient.Personal Trip Routing.Leave the planning to
us. Simply give one of our Roadside Assistance
service representatives a call, and well provide
you with detailed, easy to read, computerized 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 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 even 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 responsible
for any expenses related to replacement keys.
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Towing Service
In the event of a mechanical breakdown normally
covered under the New SAV Limited Warranty,
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 location
other than the nearest authorized BMW SAV cen-
ter, 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 thenearest
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 con-
tact 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 occurrence,
accompanied by the original receipts. Claims
received after that time period may be dishon-
ored and are subject to the full discretion of
BMW Roadside Assistance. If BMW Roadside
Assistance is not contacted forpriorauthoriza-
tion, 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, lodging,
car rentals, and alternate transportation to bring
the driver and the BMW SAV together after the
SAV has been repaired by an authorized BMW
SAV center. Original receipts must accompany all
reimbursement requests.
Trip interruption coverage is limited to $750.00
per incident, for maximum of five days per
incident.
Always contact BMW Roadside Assistance for
trip interruption benefits. They will assist in mak-
ing all the necessary arrangements.
Car Rental Discounts
Discounts are available from Hertz and Enter-
prise car rental companies. Benefits may vary
with each company and location, and are subject
to change without notice.
Simply display your Roadside Assistance card
(showing the applicable Plan number) during res-
ervation and at the time of rental to secure your
discount.
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from coverage are:
– Fines, taxes, or impound towing fees caused by
a violation of local or state law.
– Expenses related to hazardous weather condi-
tions (removal from snow, ice, etc.).
– Expenses for the removal of snow tires, and
mounting or removal of snow chains.
Services provided by AAA and its affiliated clubs,
Heathrow, Florida 32746.
The BMW Roadside Assistance Program is not a
warranty and does not affect your rights under
the New SAV Limited Warranty.
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New SAV Limited Warranty - 2007
X5 (Valid only in the U.S.A. and
Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2007 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 ser-
vice 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 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 replace-
ments 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 newSAV 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 avail-
able 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 26).
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 influ-
ences, 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, 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.
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