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Services ______Table of Contents Page 2016 BMW i3 Models covered in this Booklet ...... 1 Introduction(forBMWi3withRangeExtenderonly) ...... 1 BMW Ultimate Service™ ...... 1 TheBMWMaintenanceProgram ...... 1 Coverage ...... 2 MaintenanceUpgradeOption...... 2 Intervals...... 2 Condition Based Service (CBS) ...... 3 ServiceRequiredDisplay ...... 3 InfoDisplayscreencontents...... 3 ControlDisplayscreencontents...... 3 Symbols...... 4 SpecialNote—MaintenanceIntervals...... 4 BMWi3withRangeExtender...... 4 Quality Certification I ...... 5 Maintenance Service Summary ...... 5 Standard operations ...... 5 Maintenanceservicesconnectedtoaspecificservice*...... 5 Vehiclecheck...... 5 Brakefluid...... 6 Maintenance services that display in CBS, only after the brake pad wear sensors make contactandthereareapproximately2,000milesorlessofpadliferemaining...... 6 Frontbrakes ...... 6 Rearbrakes...... 6 High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery Care and Repairs ...... 7 CorrosionProtection ...... 7 Restoringcorrosionprotection...... 7 BMWRoadsideAssistance ...... 7 BMW Roadside Assistance Smartphone Application ...... 7 Owner’s Eligibility ...... 7 Getting Started ...... 8 Calling For Assistance ...... 8 Services ...... 8 DispatchService...... 8 On-SiteAssistance...... 8 Lock-Out...... 9 TowingService ...... 9 Sign-and-Drive ...... 9 Trip Interruption Benefits ...... 9 CarRentalDiscounts...... 10 Exclusions...... 10 Customer Assistance Information ...... 10 Customer Assistance — Notification ...... 11 Page BBBAutoLine ...... 12 California Residents ...... 13 SpecialPrograms ...... 15 OverviewofBMWLimitedWarranties...... 16 New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks — 2016 BMW i3 Models (Valid Only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) ...... 17 Warrantor...... 17 WarrantyBegins...... 17 WarrantyPeriod...... 17 WarrantyCoverage...... 17 SafetyBeltWarranty-Kansas...... 17 High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery Limited Warranty ...... 17 High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity Coverage ...... 17 OtherItems...... 18 General...... 19 Limited Warranty — Rust Perforation 2016 Models ...... 19 Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty (Valid Only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) ...... 20 Whatisnotcovered...... 21 General...... 21 Federal Emissions Performance Warranty (Valid Only in the U.S.A. including Puerto Rico) ...... 21 BMWi3withRangeExtender...... 22 General...... 23 Notice ...... 23 Correcting, Updating or Changing Vehicle-Related or Ownership Information . . . . . 23 Tire Warranty Statement ...... 23 California Emission Control Warranty — PZEV ...... 24 California Emission Control Warranty Statement PZEV* Your Warranty Rights and Obligations ...... 24 Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage (California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Vermont ONLY): ...... 24 Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage (Delaware, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington ONLY):...... 25 Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: ...... 25 California Emission Control System Limited Warranty PZEV* ...... 25 Whatisnotcovered...... 27 General...... 27 California Emission Warranty Parts List ...... 28 ExportingYourBMWVehicle ...... 30 2016 BMW i3 Models covered in this Booklet BMW i3 BMW i3 with Range Extender Introduction (for BMW i3 with ᭟ BMW Roadside Assistance: No-cost 24/7 Range Extender only) on-the-road assistance for 4 years/unlimited miles from the original in-service date. Also The 2016 BMW i3 with Range Extender is certified includes trip-interruption benefits as well as to California’s stringent Super Ultra Low Emission trip routing services. Vehicle (SULEV) standards and also qualifies as a ᭟ New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Limited Type II Zero Emission Vehicle with Range Extender coverage for defects in materials and (Type IIx ZEV) under the California Air Resources workmanship for 4 years/50,000 miles from Board Zero Emission Vehicle program. In addition the original in-service date, whichever comes to very low tailpipe and zero-evaporative first. Warranty repairs will only be made at emissions, this certification includes a unique authorized BMW centers using genuine BMW Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) warranty when the vehicle is registered in California and Parts. certain other states, as indicated in the PZEV section beginning on page 24. PZEV models The BMW Maintenance Program registered in Delaware, Oregon, Pennsylvania and BMW Maintenance Program coverage is Washington are covered by the California Emission provided for the exclusive benefit of the initial Warranty beginning on page 25. purchaser, owner, or lessee of a new vehicle, The emission certification standard can be sales demonstrator vehicle, Aftersales Mobility verified on the Vehicle Emission Control Program (AMP) vehicle, or BMW Group company Information label located on the underside vehicle from an authorized BMW center in the surface of the tailgate. A representative label is United States (including Puerto Rico). shown below; the Type IIx ZEV certification is Accordingly, BMW Maintenance Program stated after the word “California.” coverage, with one exception, is not transferable to subsequent purchasers, owners, or lessees. The sole exception to the non-transferability of 2016 BMW Maintenance Program coverage is that Tier2-Bin5 LDV CA OBD II electricity LI+, EVAP: Tier LDV gasoline household transfers – transfers within the United LEVII-SULEV (PZEV) PC electricity LI+, States (including Puerto Rico) to members of the CA OBD II EVAP: LEVII ZERO EVAP PC gasoline household of the initial purchaser, owner, or WU-TWC, WR-H02S, lessee of the vehicle from an authorized BMW H02S, SFI center – will not terminate BMW Maintenance GBMXV00.6I3R Program coverage. Household transfers are GBMXR0035I3R limited solely to transfers to a current or former BMW Ultimate Service™ spouse or spousal equivalent, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild from the initial This includes: purchaser, owner, or lessee of the vehicle. In the event of a household transfer, please promptly ᭟ The BMW Maintenance Program: No cost advise your authorized BMW center to document factory-recommended maintenance for and confirm the household transfer for purposes 4 years/50,000 miles from the original of BMW Maintenance Program coverage. in-service date, whichever comes first, for the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of this vehicle from an authorized BMW center. BMW Maintenance Program coverage is not transferable. See page 1 for details.
1 The payoff of a loan on a vehicle by the initial ᭟ Damage, including consequential, which purchaser and the purchase of a leased vehicle by results from negligence, improper operation of the initial lessee are not considered transfers for the vehicle, wear and tear or deterioration due purposes of BMW Maintenance Program coverage. to driving habits or conditions, improper repair, Absent a transfer, a 2016 BMW i3 vehicle environmental influences, flood, accident or purchased from an authorized BMW center in the fire damage, road salt corrosion, alteration or United States (including Puerto Rico) is covered installation of non-genuine BMW accessories by the BMW Maintenance Program for ᭟ Altered or unreadable Vehicle Identification 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs Number (VIN) or odometer irregularities or first. Coverage begins on the date of first retail vehicles where the true mileage cannot be sale or the date the vehicle is first placed into determined service as a sales demonstrator, Aftersales Mobility Program (AMP) Vehicle or BMW Group ᭟ Maintenance or repair after the vehicle is company vehicle, whichever is earlier. deemed a total loss ᭟ Any authorized BMW center in the United States Maintenance or repairs performed by other (including Puerto Rico) will perform the than an authorized BMW center within the scheduled and/or additional maintenance United States (including Puerto Rico) services on your vehicle at no expense to you so ᭟ Vehicles used in competitive events long as your vehicle qualifies for coverage under the BMW Maintenance Program. Maintenance Upgrade Option Coverage BMW recommends you contact your authorized The BMW Maintenance Program covers all BMW center for information regarding the factory-recommended maintenance, as purchase of optional Maintenance Program determined by the Condition Based Service Upgrades. Eligibility and coverage exclusions (CBS) system. Additional specific items that may apply. need replacement due to normal wear and tear, and that are not covered by the original New Intervals Vehicle Limited Warranty - such as brake pads, brake rotors, and wiper blade inserts - are Time intervals should be followed using the included, provided wear and tear exceeds BMW maintenance intervals as indicated by the BMW wear limits. Any applicable adjustments required Condition Based Service. due to normal operating conditions are also included. See pages 5-6 of this Booklet for Maintenance intervals on motor vehicles have additional information. conventionally been specified based upon accumulated mileage. However, driving Exclusions from coverage include the following: conditions have a major influence on routine ᭟ Items reimbursable under your New Vehicle maintenance requirements; distance traveled is Limited Warranty only one of the significant factors. ᭟ Windshield washer additive (except when in The advanced technologies at BMW have led to conjunction with scheduled maintenance) the development of the unique BMW Condition ᭟ Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance and Based Service (CBS) system which computes rotation the actual optimum maintenance requirements ᭟ Parking brake shoes/linings based not only upon the accumulated mileage, but taking into account important factors such as ᭟ Reset Tire Pressure Monitor high or low engine speeds, and short or long trip ᭟ Wear and tear of soft trim items, such as: driving. seats, carpets, moldings, headliner, door panels and all chrome trim
2 Condition Based Service (CBS) For certain maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or due CBS is a further development of the Service date individually in the Control Display (see Interval Indicator System. below). The remaining times for selected maintenance tasks as well as any legally prescribed dates are Control Display screen contents displayed to you individually: The current Status of Service items determined ᭟ Brake fluid by the CBS are shown in the Control Display, ᭟ Brake service, front located in the center of the instrument panel. ᭟ Brake service, rear You can also view additional information on the service and maintenance requirements. ᭟ Vehicle check ᭟ Required State Inspection(s) 1. Open the start menu. ᭟ i3 with Range Extender only: Engine oil 2. Press the controller to open the i-menu. CBS thus determines the current and future 3. Select “Vehicle info” and press the controller. maintenance requirements. This data can also be read from the vehicle key by your BMW Service 4. Select “Vehicle status” and press the Advisor and used to propose the optimum scope controller. of maintenance. 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker. Turn BMW recommends that you have maintenance the controller until “Service required” is and repair work performed by your authorized selected and press the controller. BMW center. Disconnecting the battery during periods of Vehicle status long-term storage will interrupt the calculation of time-based services. BMW Service required recommends that you have all items requiring time-based maintenance, such as brake fluid and microfilter, brought up to date by your authorized BMW center. Service Required Display A list of selected maintenance operations and, if applicable, inspections required by law is Info Display screen contents displayed.
Service required
OK Brake fluid Total Trip 00162 mi OFF 009.6 mi OK Vehicle check OK S Emission inspection
OK S Vehicle inspection Service
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The date when your next service is due briefly You can request more detailed information on appears when you switch on the ignition. every entry.
3 Select the entry and press the controller. maintenance checklist is printed out based on the specific operations called for by the Service requirement details Condition Based Service.
Vehicle check Special Note — Maintenance Next vehicle check due after Intervals the specified distance or date. The maintenance requirements for your vehicle are determined dynamically by the Condition Based Service (CBS) system. The maintenance 07/2017 items stated herein reflect the latest information To exit from the menu: available at the time of the printing of this Booklet, and are subject to change. Select the arrow and press the controller. The completion of certain subsequent Symbols maintenance items or services, as required to properly maintain your vehicle, will be specified No service is currently required. at intervals computed by the BMW Condition Based Service system as follows: The deadline for service or a state The Brake Fluid Service must be performed inspection is approaching.* when required as indicated by the following as The service deadline has already passed. applicable: ᭟ The specified CBS service counter interval *BMW recommends you contact your authorized ᭟ The time interval (the first occurrence based BMW center for an appointment when this on the vehicle’s production date) “Service/Information — Approaching Deadline” symbol displays in place of “OK.” Refer to pages 5 - 6 for additional information. For your convenience, you may also wish to have Service required your authorized BMW center perform any
OK Brake fluid necessary operations to fulfill any state OK Vehicle check inspection requirements in your area, concurrent OK S Emission inspection with the maintenance services specified above OK S Vehicle inspection during other repairs. Should you request more frequent maintenance service, the cost of these services will not be covered by the
07/2017 Maintenance Program.
You can request more detailed information on BMW i3 with Range Extender every entry. The small gasoline-powered internal- Turn the controller to scroll through the list, then combustion engine which serves as a generator confirm the selected entry. to the high-voltage (HV) battery does not propel Confirm to exit the list. the vehicle directly. This range-extending engine is thereby not subjected to the typical speed The current service status is automatically saved ranges and loads as an engine which does propel in the vehicle’s key. The Service Advisor at your an automobile. The two spark plugs and the authorized BMW center has a device called a key intake air filter are rated for extended life. reader. When your Service Advisor inserts your key into the key reader, all pertinent vehicle and For the recommended oil for your BMW vehicle, servicing data will be available, and a customized please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
4 The oil level can be checked with a dipstick, ᭟ Inspect tires, adjust tire pressures and reset accessed from the cargo compartment floor. If Tire Pressure Monitor. the oil level is at or beneath the lower mark on the ᭟ Check parking brake functionality while the dipstick, it is recommended that you have your vehicle is being driven into the workshop. authorized BMW center fill the engine oil. There is no oil filler cap which can be accessed by the HV battery: driver. ᭟ Check and record the customer’s charge The Range Extender engine’s oil must be setting in the central display. changed every 12 months. ᭟ Charge the HV battery.
Quality Certification I Tires: ᭟ Check and adjust inflation pressure if needed: A pre-delivery “Quality Certification I” inspection Refer to the door edge label or the “Wheel and is performed on all new BMW vehicles prior to Tire” section in the Owner’s Manual. their first delivery. ᭟ Check tire size: Refer to the door edge label or The Quality Certification I form details a list of the “Wheel and Tire” section in the Owner’s items inspected on the vehicle and is provided to Manual. the owner at time of first delivery. A copy of the form is on file with the authorized BMW center Test Drive: that performed this inspection. ᭟ Apply service brakes as needed to clean any surface corrosion off the brake discs. Maintenance Service Summary The Condition Based Service (CBS) system will Maintenance services connected to a determine the requirement for performing the specific service* maintenance services described in this section, ending on page 6 (excluding items noted as “not *This additional connected service will not be shown in the vehicle’s CBS display. shown in CBS”). These services may be required either individually or in conjunction with other Maintenance work: maintenance services. ᭟ Change the engine oil and oil filter every Maintenance services are performed as outlined 12 months, in connection with scheduled in this section, based on intervals of either time, vehicle check. For the recommended oil for mileage or after performing a specified number your BMW vehicle, please refer to the Owner’s of previous services. These intervals correspond Manual. to the latest information available when this ᭟ Replace ventilation microfilter every 2 years Booklet was printed. Maintenance intervals are based on the vehicle production date, or in subject to change with newer vehicles or may connection with scheduled vehicle check. also apply retroactively. Your authorized BMW center will be able to advise and perform Vehicle check maintenance services as required by the most recent information that applies to your vehicle. Maintenance work: ᭟ Check operation of horn, headlight flasher and Standard operations hazard warning flashers. ᭟ Maintenance work: Check instrument and control lighting and heater/air-conditioning blower. ᭟ Verify Check Control messages. ᭟ Check lighting system: Turn signals, back-up, ᭟ Check indicator and warning lights. license plate, interior (incl. map, reading ᭟ Reset CBS display. lights), glovebox, luggage area lights.
5 ᭟ Safety belts: Check condition and function. Brake fluid ᭟ Check windshield wiper and washer jet Maintenance work: positions. ᭟ Replace brake fluid. ᭟ Mobility Kit: Check expiration date on sealant container. Replace container if expired. Maintenance services that display in ᭟ Tires: Check tread depth, wear pattern, outer CBS, only after the brake pad wear condition, inflation pressure. If necessary, sensors make contact and there are correct pressure. approximately 2,000 miles or less of ᭟ Reset Tire Pressure Monitor. pad life remaining. ᭟ Power steering: Check function. ᭟ Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn Front brakes covers, obvious damage or attachment of stickers. Maintenance work: ᭟ Rear-view mirrors. ᭟ Replace brake pads and the brake wear ᭟ Windshield washer and intensive cleaning sensor; clean brake pad contact points in systems: Check protection level, fluid level; top calipers. up if necessary. ᭟ Lightly grease the wheel hub contact points to ᭟ Check the coolant level and anti-freeze prevent corrosion. concentration for the drive circuit (underhood). ᭟ Brake discs: Check surface and thickness; ᭟ Check the coolant level and anti-freeze replace as necessary. concentration for the vehicle interior heating circuit (underhood; uses a different coolant Rear brakes fluid than for the drive coolant circuit). Maintenance work: ᭟ Range Extender: Check the coolant level and ᭟ Replace brake pads and brake wear sensor; anti-freeze concentration (underfloor). clean brake pad contact points in calipers. ᭟ Brake system connections and lines: Check ᭟ Lightly grease the wheel hub contact points to for leaks, damage and correct positioning. prevent corrosion. ᭟ Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e., ᭟ Brake discs: Check surface and thickness; transmission, rear axle): Check for damage, replace as necessary. leaks and corrosion. ᭟ Parking brake: Repair or replace parking brake ᭟ Check the occasional use charging cable for shoes/linings only if a reduction in the brake’s damage (cuts, breakage, deformation), effectiveness is noted. When fitted, parking corrosion and wear. brake shoes/linings are excluded from ᭟ Steering components: Check for clearance, coverage under the BMW Maintenance leaks, damage and wear. Program. ᭟ Final Inspection: Road test with check of: –Brakes – Steering – Shock absorbers (visual)
6 High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery Restoring corrosion protection Care and Repairs Please take care that anti-corrosion material is The BMW i3 and BMW i3 with Range Extender replaced when your car is repaired after body or are powered by a high-voltage lithium-ion battery chassis damage. enclosed in a self-contained system. Opening or removing the self-contained system creates a BMW Roadside Assistance genuine risk of severe damage to the high- The BMW Roadside Assistance Program voltage lithium-ion battery as well as personal reflects BMW’s commitment to your injury, including fatal electrocution. complete satisfaction with the BMW The high-voltage lithium-ion battery requires no ownership experience. maintenance except for keeping the vehicle’s It’s available for U.S. version BMWs in all high-voltage lithium-ion battery charged to 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico 24 hours a proper specifications; refer to the Owner’s day, 365 days a year. Manual. It’s a valuable benefit provided to you at no For the entire duration of the high-voltage additional cost. (Subject to certain limitations and lithium-ion battery Limited Warranty and the exclusions noted on page 10.) high-voltage lithium-ion battery Capacity The BMW Roadside Assistance Program is not a Coverage, repairs performed according to limited warranty and does not affect your rights under warranties and capacity coverage are provided the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. without charge. The vehicle should be taken to an authorized BMW center to have these repairs Services provided by a third-party business performed by specially trained personnel under partner. the terms of the high-voltage lithium-ion battery Limited Warranty and the high-voltage lithium- BMW Roadside Assistance ion battery Capacity Coverage. Smartphone Application Corrosion Protection The free BMW Roadside Assistance Smartphone App dispatches fast, reliable service to your Extensive corrosion protection measures BMW. For more details and to download the App implemented by BMW now make it possible to for your iPhone®, Android™ or Windows offer a 12-year unlimited mileage anti-corrosion Mobile® Smartphone, visit warranty against rust perforation on your vehicle http://roadsidemobile.com/bmw provided that the vehicle is properly maintained. Information on proper maintenance is available in Owner’s Eligibility this Booklet and your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. You are covered if your vehicle is: Body parts are designed to provide optimum ᭟ A new BMW automobile, distributed by corrosion protection. BMW NA, and purchased at an authorized During manufacture, metal exterior body parts BMW center, OR; receive an additional corrosion protection coat. ᭟ A new BMW automobile, purchased under the BMW NA European Delivery Plan, OR; Corrosion protection materials tested over many years are applied to the surfaces of cavities and ᭟ A new, U.S. version, BMW automobile to the entire underside of the vehicle during and purchased under the Diplomatic or Military after assembly. Sales programs, operated in any of the 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. For additional information on the 12-year unlimited mileage anti-corrosion warranty, see The vehicle itself is covered when driven by any the Warranty Section of this Booklet (page 19). authorized driver.
7 Protection as determined by the vehicle’s original Note: If you are using the free BMW Roadside in-service date: Assistance Smartphone App, the information above is not required. New BMWs — Protection is provided for 4 years/unlimited miles. Emergency Valet Service. Should there be a Certified Pre-Owned BMWs — 5 or 6 years (as need beyond BMW Roadside Assistance, applicable)/unlimited miles. Emergency Valet service will provide a personal assistant who will help in every way to get you to NOTE: This does not affect the new vehicle your final destination. Emergency Valet service limited warranty coverage, which remains at will help you locate a rental car or taxi agency, 4 years/50,000 miles, or the applicable Certified hotel or even help procure airline reservations. In Pre-Owned BMW time and mileage coverage. the event of an emergency, this service will assist you in getting information out to the proper party, Getting Started whether it is business or personal. If we are unable to contact one of your party, the message For your convenience, a decal showing Roadside relay service will document the information, and Assistance information has been affixed on the will make reasonable efforts to deliver the driver’s side of the windshield and in the rear message to the message recipient. compartment area. Personal Trip Routing. Leave the planning to us. Simply give one of our Roadside Assistance Calling For Assistance service representatives a call, and we will provide you with a detailed, easy to read, computerized The toll-free BMW Roadside Assistance number trip itinerary and companion map package. (1 800 497-9940) is answered by a BMW Please allow up to two weeks to process your Roadside Assistance service representative. In request. order for you to receive quick and reliable services, it is essential that you provide detailed Services and accurate information to the service representative. From the information you provide, the BMW Roadside Assistance service representative will Be prepared to give: determine the type of help required. ᭟ Your name. ᭟ Your complete Vehicle Identification Number Dispatch Service (found on your vehicle registration, or on the bottom driver’s side of your windshield). A service provider will be dispatched to the site of your disabled vehicle. ᭟ Model description of your vehicle. ᭟ License plate number of your vehicle. On-Site Assistance ᭟ Vehicle location (including nearby crossroads/ intersections, highway mile markers, street On-site service for vehicle disablements such as numbers, landmarks, etc.). flat tires is provided up to a maximum of $100.00 per incident by BMW Roadside Assistance. ᭟ Location you are calling from (including a telephone number where you can be reached). The cost for parts, when used on-site, is the If you are calling from a public phone, wait responsibility of the owner/driver. The New there for the return call. Do not leave this Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any of location without informing the Roadside the above on-site services. Assistance service representative. ᭟ A description of your vehicle’s problem. Specific and accurate information will enable the Roadside Assistance service representative to provide the proper help.
8 Lock-Out If it is necessary for you to have your vehicle towed through your own arrangements, you Your BMW is equipped with an advanced entry must contact BMW Roadside Assistance for system, which cannot be bypassed by traditional prior authorization and instructions on claim locksmith methods without significant damage to procedures. All claims must be submitted within your vehicle. However, in the event that you find sixty (60) days of the disablement or occurrence, yourself locked out, a simple telephone call to accompanied by the original receipts. Claims Roadside Assistance will help you get back on received after that time period may be the road. A representative will help you find dishonored and are subject to the full discretion transportation or arrange towing service to the of BMW Roadside Assistance. If BMW Roadside nearest authorized BMW center. Related towing Assistance is not contacted for “prior” costs will be compensated up to $100.00 per authorization, the maximum coverage for towing incident. You, or the person driving your vehicle, is $100.00. are responsible for any expenses related to replacement keys. Sign-and-Drive Towing Service Typically, if you are within the terms of your warranty, the services you receive under the In the event of a mechanical breakdown normally BMW Roadside Assistance program will not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, require payment. In most cases, you will simply your vehicle will be transported (at no cost) to the sign a receipt from the provider of services. nearest authorized BMW center. Towing to the nearest authorized BMW center is also covered Trip Interruption Benefits in the event of an accident or collision. If a breakdown occurs after normal business Trip interruption benefits are provided for hours, your vehicle will be transported to a secure mechanical breakdowns as follows: location and transported to the nearest ᭟ Breakdowns that are warranty related, and; authorized BMW center on the next business ᭟ Must occur in excess of 100 miles from the day. driver’s primary residence, and; If you request that the vehicle be taken to a ᭟ Repairs cannot be completed during normal location other than the nearest authorized BMW business hours on the same day of center, any additional expense will be your breakdown. responsibility. Reimbursements will be made for meals, lodging, However, you may request (at no cost) to be car rentals, and alternate transportation to bring taken to a different authorized BMW center as the driver and the BMW automobile together long as it is within 50 additional miles of the after the vehicle has been repaired by an “nearest” authorized BMW center. authorized BMW center. Original receipts must Towing requests for vehicles disabled because of accompany all reimbursement requests. casualty, fire, act of God, or violation of law Trip interruption coverage is limited to $1,000.00 (federal, state or local) are provided at the per incident, for a maximum of five days per expense of the owner/driver. incident. Always contact BMW Roadside Assistance for trip interruption benefits. They will assist in making all the necessary arrangements.
9 Car Rental Discounts When contacting an authorized BMW center, we suggest that, depending upon the nature of your Discounts are available from several car rental contact, you discuss it with either the Sales, companies. Benefits may vary with each Service, or Parts Manager. company and location, and are subject to change without notice. As all matters are resolved at the authorized BMW center level, it is important that they be Simply use the following information to receive given the opportunity to provide a solution. your discount: Should you feel that you were not provided with Avis®: the proper response, we urge you to contact the Discount Code: B769775 General Manager or authorized BMW Center 1 800 331-1212 Operator. Budget®: Despite the best intentions of all parties, a Discount Code: T464331 misunderstanding may occur between you and 1 800 527-0700 your authorized BMW center. Should this occur Enterprise®: and you require further assistance, please Discount Code: NA24109 contact the BMW NA Customer Relations and 1 800 RENT-A-CAR Services Department at: Hertz®: Telephone: 1 800 831-1117 Discount Code: CDP#1646338 Email: [email protected] 1 888 204-0234 Website: www.bmwusa.com Exclusions When contacting us, we ask that you provide the Specifically excluded from coverage are: following information: ᭟ Fines, taxes, or impound towing fees caused ᭟ Your name, address and telephone number by a violation of local or state law. ᭟ Vehicle Identification Number (last seven ᭟ Expenses related to extreme adverse weather digits) conditions including, but not limited to, floods, ᭟ Vehicle delivery date hurricanes and tornadoes (removal from water, ᭟ Vehicle mileage snow, ice, etc.). ᭟ Selling authorized BMW center’s name ᭟ Expenses for the removal of snow tires and ᭟ mounting or removal of snow chains. Servicing authorized BMW center’s name ᭟ Description of the problem Customer Assistance Information A BMW NA Customer Relations and Services Your satisfaction with our product and the Representative will carefully review all the facts services provided by authorized BMW centers is involved and let you know what further action will of great importance to us. We take pride in our be taken in conjunction with your authorized product, as does the authorized BMW center BMW center. Please remember: the first step in who services it. If you should ever have a resolving a complaint is to contact the authorized question regarding your authorized BMW BMW center that performed the work on your center’s service or your BMW’s performance, we vehicle. They have the necessary equipment and recommend that you contact your authorized the personnel to achieve this goal. BMW center. We are confident that every effort will be made to ensure your satisfaction.
10 Customer Assistance — Notification Here is a summary of your rights: During a specific period (for example, the earlier 1. To qualify for compensation under the New of 12 months or 12,000 miles, though this period Jersey lemon law, you must give the varies by state), some states require us or our manufacturer or your dealer opportunity to authorized BMW center, to repair in a reasonable repair or correct the defect of the vehicle number of attempts, any defect or condition within the terms of protection under the which substantially impairs the use, value, or lemon law, which are the first 24,000 miles of safety of a new vehicle sold, leased or registered operation or two years after the date of in that state. original date of delivery or whichever comes first. A reasonable number of attempts is generally defined as (i) four or more attempts to repair the 2. If the manufacturer or your dealer cannot fix same defect (the number of attempts vary by or correct the defect within a reasonable state) or (ii) the vehicle is out of service by reason amount time, you may have the right to return of one or more repair(s) for more than a the vehicle and receive a full refund, less a cumulative total of 30 days (this period varies by discount for the use of the vehicle. state), except for delays created by conditions beyond our control. 3. If it is assumed that the manufacturer or your If we are unable to correct a defect or condition dealer cannot repair or correct the defect and covered by these statutes in a reasonable if the same defect continues to substantially number of attempts, we may be obligated either exist after that the manufacturer has received to replace the vehicle or reimburse the owner/ a notice of the defect, sent by certified mail lessee in an amount equal to the purchase price with return receipt, and has had a final or lease payments paid by the owner/lessee, less chance to correct the defect or condition the amount directly attributable to use of the within 10 days of receiving the notice. This vehicle by the owner/lessee. notice must be received by the manufacturer You should send written notification directly within the terms of protection and can only to BMW of North America, LLC of the be given after (i) the manufacturer or your existence of an alleged defect. Send written dealer has attempted two or more times to communication to the Customer Relations correct the defect; (ii) the manufacturer or and Services Department address listed your dealer has attempted, at least once, to below. correct the defect if the defect is one which BMW of North America, LLC can cause death or serious bodily injury if the Customer Relations and Services Department vehicle is operated; or (iii) the vehicle has P.O. Box 1227 been out of service for repairs by a total of 20 Westwood, NJ 07675-1227 calendar days accumulation or more, or in the Telephone: 1 800 831-1117 case of a rolling motorized house (motorhome) 45 days or more. Email: [email protected] 4. If the same defect substantially continues to IMPORTANT: IF THIS VEHICLE HAS A DEFECT exist after the manufacturer has had the last THAT SUBSTANTIALLYAFFECTS ITS USE, opportunity to repair or correct the defect, VALUE OR SECURITY, OR THAT MAY CAUSE you may file a claim for compensation under DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILYINJURY IF DRIVEN, AND WAS PURCHASED, LEASED OR the New Jersey lemon law. REGISTERED IN NEW JERSEY,YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT UNDER THE LEMON LAW IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE OF PURCHASE OR TO YOUR LEASE PAYMENTS.
11 FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR recepción de la notificación. Esta notificación RIGHTS AND RESOURCES UNDER THIS LAW, debe ser recibida por el fabricante dentro de INCLUDING THE MANUFACTURER’S los plazos de protecciónysólo se puede dar ADDRESS FOR NOTIFICATION OF THE después de que (i) el fabricante o su DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT: NEW JERSEY concesionaria han intentado dos o más DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY, veces corregir el defecto, (ii) el fabricante o DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, LEMON su concesionaria han intentado, al menos LAW UNIT, POST OFFICE BOX 45026, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07101, PHONE una vez, corregir el defecto si este puede NUMBER: 1 973 504-6226. causar la muerte o lesiones corporales graves si se maneja el vehículo, o (iii) el IMPORTANTE: SI EL VEHÍCULO TIENE UN vehículo ha estado fuera de servicio por DEFECTO QUE AFECTE DE MANERA reparaciones un total de 20 días calendario o SUSTANCIAL SU USO, VALOR O SEGURIDAD, O QUE PUEDA CAUSAR LA MUERTE O más,oenelcasodeunacasarodante LESIONES CORPORALES GRAVES SI SE motorizada (casa rodante), 45 días o más. MANEJA, Y SE COMPRÓ, ARRENDÓ O 4. Si el mismo defecto sigue existiendo de REGISTRÓ EN NUEVA JERSEY, PUEDE TENER DERECHO EN LOS TÉRMINOS DE LA LEY manera sustancial después de que el SOBRE DEFECTOS CONOCIDA COMO fabricante ha tenido la última oportunidad de ЉLEMON LAWЉ DELESTADODENUEVA reparar o corregir dicho defecto, puede JERSEY A UN REEMBOLSO DEL PRECIO DE presentar una reclamación de indemnización COMPRA O DEL PAGO DEL en los términos de la ЉLemon LawЉ de Nueva ARRENDAMIENTO. Jersey. Aquí le damos un sumario de sus derechos: SI DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓNACERCADE 1. Para tener derecho a una indemnizaciónen SUS DERECHOS Y RECURSOS EN LOS TÉRMINOS DE ESTA LEY, INCLUIDA LA los términos de la ЉLemon LawЉ de Nueva DIRECCIÓN DEL FABRICANTE PARA Jersey, debe dar el fabricante o a su NOTIFICACIONES DE DEFECTOS, ESTOS concesionaria la oportunidad de reparar o SON LOS DATOS DE CONTACTO: NEW corregir el defecto del vehículodentrodelos JERSEY DEPARTAMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC plazos de protección que establece esta ley, SAFETY, DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, que son las primeras 24,000 millas de LEMON LAW UNIT, POST OFFICE BOX 45026, operación o dos años a partir de la fecha de NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07101, entrega original, lo que ocurra primero. TELÉFONO: 1 973 504-6226. 2. Si el fabricante o su concesionaria no pueden BBB Auto Line arreglar o corregir el defecto en un plazo razonable, puede tener derecho a devolver el If your concern is still not resolved to your vehículo y recibir un reembolso íntegro, satisfaction, BMW NA offers additional assistance through BBB AUTO LINE in menos un descuento por el uso del vehículo. ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, GEORGIA, IDAHO, 3. Se da por sentado que el fabricante o su IOWA, KENTUCKY, MARYLAND, concesionaria no pueden reparar o corregir el MASSACHUSETTS, MINNESOTA, defecto si el mismo defecto continúa PENNSYLVANIA, and VIRGINIA. BBB AUTO LINE is a dispute resolution program existiendo de manera sustancial después de administered by the Council of Better Business que el fabricante ha recibido una notificación Bureaus. BBB AUTO LINE resolves disputes del defecto enviada por correo certificado through mediation or arbitration. Mediation is an con acuse de recibo, y ha tenido un última informal proceeding whereby a neutral third party oportunidad de corregir el defecto o (mediator) helps the parties to find an acceptable problema en los 10 días posteriores a la resolution. Arbitration is also an informal
12 proceeding in which an impartial third party Moss Warranty Act, prior resort to the BBB renders a decision after a hearing at which both AUTO LINE is not required by any provision of parties have an opportunity to be heard. You can the Act. select mediation or arbitration or both. The program is free of charge to you, the California Residents consumer, but there are some minimum 1. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (BMW NA) requirements for participation in the program. participates in BBB AUTO LINE, a mediation/ Please contact BBB AUTO LINE at the address arbitration program administered by the or phone number listed below for more details: Council of Better Business Bureaus [3033 BBB AUTO LINE Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22201] 3033 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600 through local Better Business Bureaus. The Arlington, VA 22201 Arbitration Certification Program of the 1 800 955-5100 California Department of Consumer Affairs If you wish to use the program and you qualify for has certified BBB AUTO LINE and BMW. participation, you will be required to provide the 2. If you have a problem arising under a following information: BMW NA written warranty, we encourage you ᭟ Your name and address to bring it to our attention. If we are unable to ᭟ The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) resolve it, you may file a claim with BBB ᭟ The make, model and year of your vehicle AUTO LINE. Claims must be filed with BBB AUTO LINE within six (6) months after the ᭟ A description of the problem with your vehicle expiration of the warranty. BBB AUTO LINE will also ask you for other 3. To file a claim with AUTO LINE, call information that may help resolve your concerns, BBB such as the purchase price of your vehicle, any 1 800 955-5100. There is no charge for the mileage at the time of purchase, the current call. mileage, and copies of repair orders. 4. In order to file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE, BBB AUTO LINE will notify you when your claim you will have to provide your name and has been filed. If you decide to arbitrate, you may address, the brand name and Vehicle attend the hearing in person or by telephone. You Identification Number (VIN) of your vehicle, may bring witnesses and give supporting and a statement of the nature of your evidence. You may also submit your claim in problem or complaint. You will also be asked writing and ask for a decision on the documents to provide: the approximate date of your you submit, without attending a hearing. BBB acquisition of the vehicle, the vehicle’s AUTO LINE will usually render a decision within current mileage, the approximate date and 40 days from the time you file your complaint. mileage at the time any problem(s) were first The decision is binding on BMW NA if you brought to the attention of BMW NA or one of decide to accept it. BMW NA must comply with our dealers, and a statement of the relief you the decision within the time frame specified by are seeking. There is no charge to the the arbitrator. customer in bringing this claim. Important: You must use BBB AUTO LINE 5. BBB AUTO LINE staff may try to help resolve before asserting in court any rights or remedies your dispute through mediation. If mediation created by the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, (The Act) 15 U.S.C. Sec. 2301, et seq. You may is not successful, or if you do not wish to alsoberequiredtouseBBBAUTOLINEbefore participate in mediation, claims within the seeking remedies under your state’s Lemon Law. program’s jurisdiction may be presented to If you choose to seek redress by pursuing rights an arbitrator at an informal hearing. The and remedies not created by Title 1 of Magnuson arbitrator’s decision should ordinarily be
13 issued within 40 days from the time your two or more times by BMW NA or its agents complaint is filed; there may be a delay of AND the buyer or lessee has directly 7 days if you did not first contact BMW NA notified BMW NA of the need for the repair about your problem, or a delay of up to of the nonconformity; OR 30 days if the arbitrator requests an • The same nonconformity has been subject inspection/report by an impartial technical to repair 4 or more times by BMW NA or its expert or further investigation and report by agents AND the buyer has notified BMW NA BBB AUTO LINE. of the need for the repair of the nonconformity; OR 6. You are required to use BBB AUTO LINE • The vehicle is out of service by reason of before asserting in court any rights or repair of nonconformities by BMW NA or its remedies conferred by California Civil Code agents for a cumulative total of more than Section 1793.22. You are not required to use 30 calendar days after delivery of the vehicle BBB AUTO LINE before pursuing rights and to the buyer. remedies under any other state or federal law. You are also required to use BBB AUTO LINE NOTICE TO BMW NA AS REQUIRED ABOVE before exercising rights or seeking remedies SHALL BE SENTTO THE FOLLOWING created by Title I of the Magnuson-Moss ADDRESS: Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If BMW of North America, LLC you choose to seek redress by pursuing Customer Relations and Services Department rights and remedies not created by California P.O.Box 1227 Civil Code Section 1793.22 or Title I of the Westwood, NJ 07675-1227 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, resort to 1 800 831-1117 BBB AUTO LINE is not required by those [email protected] statutes. 8. The following remedies may be sought in 7. California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) BBB AUTO LINE: repairs, reimbursement for requires that, if BMW NA or its representative money paid to repair a vehicle or other is unable to repair a new motor vehicle to expenses incurred as a result of a vehicle conform to the vehicle’s applicable express nonconformity, repurchase or replacement of warranty after a reasonable number of your vehicle and compensation for damages attempts, BMW NA may be required to and remedies available under BMW NA’s replace or repurchase the vehicle. California written warranty or applicable law. Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) creates a 9. The following remedies may not be sought in presumption that BMW NA has had a BBB AUTO LINE: punitive or multiple reasonable number of attempts to conform damages, attorney’s fees, or consequential the vehicle to its applicable express damages other than as provided in California warranties if, within 18 months from delivery Civil Code Section 1794(a) and (b). to the buyer or 18,000 miles on the vehicle’s odometer, whichever occurs first, one or 10. You may reject the decision issued by a BBB more of the following occurs: AUTO LINE arbitrator. If you reject the decision, you will be free to pursue further • The same nonconformity [a failure to legal action. The arbitrator’s decision and conform to the written warranty that any findings will be admissible in a court substantially impairs the use, value or safety action. of the vehicle] results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven AND the nonconformity has been subject to repair
14 11. If you accept the arbitrator’s decision, BMW NA will be bound by the decision, and will comply with the decision within a reasonable time not to exceed 30 days after we receive notice of your acceptance of the decision. 12. Please call BBB AUTO LINE at 1 800 955-5100 for further details about the program. IDAHO Residents IMPORTANT: IF THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED UNDER THE STATE’S LEMON LAW TO REPLACEMENT OF IT OR A REFUND OF ITS PURCHASE PRICE OR YOUR LEASE PAYMENTS. HOWEVER, TO BE ENTITLED TO REFUND OR REPLACEMENT,YOU MUST FIRST NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER, ITS AGENT, OR ITS AUTHORIZED DEALER OF THE PROBLEM IN WRITING AND GIVE THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. YOU ALSO HAVE A RIGHT TO SUBMIT YOUR CASE TO THE CONSUMER ARBITRATION PROGRAM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER MUST OFFER IN THIS STATE. Special Programs SOMETIMES BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (BMW NA) OFFERS A SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM TO PAYALL OR PART OF THE COST OF CERTAIN REPAIRS BEYOND THE TERMS OF THE WARRANTY. CHECK WITH YOUR AUTHORIZED BMW CENTER TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM IS APPLICABLE TO YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE.
15 Overview of BMW Limited Warranties
High-voltage Battery Warranty
BMW i3 with Range Extender (PZEV)
*The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty - PZEV applies to all 2016 U.S.-specification BMW PZEV vehicles registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Vermont. The 2016 U.S.-specification BMW PZEV vehicles registered in Delaware, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington have a different emissions warranty; please refer to the California Emission Control Warranty — PZEV beginning on page 24.
The BMW limited warranties apply only to U.S.-specification BMW vehicles and covers eligible warranty repair or replacement work when the warranty service is performed at an authorized BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico), subject to all applicable exclusions and/or limitations.
16 New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension Passenger Cars and Light Trucks of the original limited warranty period for the vehicle or a part thereof. — 2016 BMW i3 Models (Valid Only in the U.S.A. including Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas Puerto Rico) Safety belts are covered under the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for defects in material Warrantor or workmanship for a period of 10 years, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) warrants unlimited mileage from the date of purchase. In during the Warranty Period the 2016 U.S.- order to be eligible for this coverage, the vehicle specification BMW vehicles distributed by must be a new car retailed in the State of Kansas BMW NA or sold through the BMW NA European and the repair performed by an authorized BMW center in Kansas. Delivery Program against defects in materials or workmanship to the first retail purchaser, and each subsequent purchaser. High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery Limited Warranty Warranty Begins BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) warrants the high-voltage lithium-ion battery assembly Coverage begins on the date of first retail sale or against defects in materials or workmanship for a the date the vehicle is first placed into service as period of 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever a sales demonstrator, Aftersales Mobility occurs first. Program (AMP) Vehicle or company vehicle, whichever is earlier. High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity Coverage Warranty Period The high-voltage lithium-ion battery modules are The warranty period is 48 months or covered against excessive capacity loss for a 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, except as period of 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever noted below. occurs first. This coverage is in addition to the high-voltage lithium-ion battery’s limited Warranty Coverage warranty for defects in materials or workmanship. To obtain warranty service coverage, the vehicle Due to its inherent technical design, the must be brought, upon discovery of a defect in high-voltage lithium-ion battery’s capacity will material or workmanship, to the workshop of any decrease over time and with use. If an authorized authorized BMW center in the United States BMW center’s capacity check concludes that the (including Puerto Rico), during normal business net battery capacity is less than 70 percent of its original nominal value when it was new, this level hours. of capacity loss is considered excessive. The authorized BMW center will, without charge During the High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery for parts or labor, either repair or replace the Capacity Coverage period, BMW NA will cover defective part(s) using new or authorized the necessary component repair or replacement remanufactured parts. The decision whether to to correct this excessive capacity loss when repair or replace said part(s) is solely the performed by an authorized BMW center. prerogative of BMW NA. Parts for which replacements are made become the property of Battery performance and durability, including BMW NA. In all cases, a reasonable time must be high-voltage lithium-ion batteries, is allowed for warranty repairs to be completed temperature-dependent. While battery capacity after the vehicle is received by the authorized and vehicle range increases in higher BMW center. temperatures, colder temperatures will lower the
17 battery’s capacity and the vehicle’s range. High-voltage lithium-ion battery damage Extreme high and/or low temperatures will impact resulting from leaving your vehicle for longer than the battery’s service life. 14 days with a remaining “electric range” of less than 6 miles. Other factors will impact the vehicle’s high- voltage lithium-ion battery capacity and vehicle Damage to the paint finish due to stone chips, range during operation. These factors include the nicks, dents, acid rain, industrial fallout, other selected drive mode, driving and charge cycle environmental influences, and normal profile, on-board electric consumer usage deterioration, such as fading, discoloration, or (original equipment/BMW and Non-BMW loss of luster, improper care/repair of ЉmatteЉ accessories), frequent, long and/or steep paint finishes, as well as damage caused by lack changes in road topography and the prevailing of maintenance, excessive rubbing, the use of road and traffic conditions. improper cleaners, polishes and/or waxes. Maintenance services and parts when replaced Other Items during maintenance such as lubricants, fluids, replacement of filters, and refrigerant. Wheel alignment, balancing and wiper blade inserts are covered up to the first 2,000 miles on Modification of the vehicle or installation of any the vehicle. performance accessories or components attached to the vehicle which alters the original Items which are subject to wear and tear or engineering and/or operating specifications or deterioration due to driving habits or which results in damage to the other original conditions, such as brake pads/linings, brake components, electrical interference, electrical discs, filters, upholstery, trim and chrome short, radio static, water leaks and wind noise. items, paint finish, glass, and similar items, their coverage is specifically limited to Tires are warranted by their respective defects in material or workmanship. manufacturer. See the Tire Warranty Statement on page 23. Additionally, wood trim and leather Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, upholstery have inherent variations in color as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles, and texture, dependent upon being properly can cause serious damage to wheels, tires cleaned and maintained. These items may and suspension parts. This is more likely to lighten or darken due to age or exposure to occur with low-profile tires that provide less sunlight; this is not a defect in materials or cushioning between the wheel and the road. workmanship. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce What is not covered: your speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped with low-profile tires. Remote control transmitter battery replacement. Non-genuine BMW Parts — While you may elect Damage, including consequential, to the vehicle to use non-genuine BMW parts for maintenance or the high-voltage lithium-ion battery which or repair services, BMW NA is not obligated to results from negligence, improper operation of pay for repairs of the non-genuine BMW parts or the vehicle, improper repair, lack of or improper for repairs of any damage resulting from the use maintenance, environmental influences, flood, of non-genuine parts. accident or fire damage or road salt corrosion. This warranty shall be null and void if the Damage caused to the high-voltage lithium-ion Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) has been battery as a result of being opened or removed altered or cannot be read, if the odometer has been replaced or altered and the true mileage from the vehicle by a non-authorized BMW cannot be determined, if the vehicle has been center during the limited warranty or the capacity declared a total loss or sold for salvage coverage period. purposes, or if the vehicle has been used in any competitive event.
18 General BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) makes no other express warranty on this product except These warranties give you specific legal rights, for the new car warranty, rust perforation, and you may also have other rights which vary high-voltage battery (warranty and capacity from state to state. coverage) or emission system warranties. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES HEREIN. EXPRESS WARRANTIES HEREIN. BMW NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (BMW NA) AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING OR LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY BREACH WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. MERCHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS Some states do not allow limitations on how long PRODUCT. an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or Some states do not allow limitations on how long limitation of incidental or consequential an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or damages, so the above limitations and limitation of incidental or consequential exclusions may not apply to you. damages, so the above limitations and Limited Warranty — Rust exclusions may not apply to you. Perforation 2016 Models This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) warrants state to state. Any legal claim or action arising this original vehicle against defects in materials from any express or implied warranty contained or workmanship which will result in rust herein must be brought within 12 months of the perforation for a period of 12-years unlimited date it arises. mileage. Coverage begins on the date of first retail sale or the date the vehicle is first placed This warranty does not apply to damage into service as a sales demonstrator, Aftersales caused by negligence, improper accident Mobility Program (AMP) Vehicle or company damage repairs, or improper use. vehicle, whichever is earlier. This warranty shall be null and void if the To obtain warranty service coverage, the vehicle Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) has been must be brought, upon discovery of any rust altered or cannot be read, if the odometer has perforation, to the workshop of any authorized been replaced or altered and the true mileage BMW center. The authorized BMW center will, cannot be determined, if the vehicle has been without charge for parts or labor, either repair or declared a total loss or sold for salvage replace the defective part(s). The decision purposes, or if the vehicle has been used in whether to repair or replace said part(s) is solely any competitive event. the prerogative of BMW NA. Parts for which replacements are made become the property of BMW NA. Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension of the original limited warranty period for the vehicle or a part thereof.
19 Federal Emissions System Defect For assistance in determining which specific Warranty (Valid Only in the U.S.A. parts or components of your vehicle are covered under this warranty, please contact your including Puerto Rico) authorized BMW center. This warranty applies only to U.S.-specification It is the owner’s responsibility to have all scheduled vehicles distributed by BMW of North America, inspection and maintenance services performed LLC (BMW NA) or sold through the BMW NA (at the owner’s expense when applicable), as European Delivery Program. prescribed in the maintenance schedule for the In accordance with the defect warranty BMW Emission Control System. Service intervals provisions of section 207(b) of the Clean Air Act, are computed by the onboard BMW Condition BMW NA warrants to the first retail purchaser, Based Service system and displayed on the instrument panel. The instructions for proper and each subsequent purchaser, that the car (a) maintenance and use can be found in the Owner’s was designed, built and equipped so as to Manual. It is strongly recommended that any conform, at the time of sale, with all regulations replacement parts used for maintenance, repair or of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency replacement of emission control systems be applicable at the time of manufacture and (b) is certified BMW Service Parts or BMW Authorized free from defects in materials and workmanship Remanufactured Parts. Without invalidating this which would cause it to fail to conform with warranty, the owner may elect to have applicable regulations for a period of 2 years or maintenance, repair or replacement of the 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, except for emission control systems performed by any specific emission control components (as listed automotive repair establishment, or elect to use on page 22), for which the warranty period is parts other than certified BMW Service Parts. 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first. However, the cost of such service or parts will not be covered under this warranty, except in Coverage begins on the date of first retail sale or emergency situations. In an emergency situation, the date the vehicle is first placed into service as where an authorized BMW center or a warranty a sales demonstrator, Aftersales Mobility replacement part is not reasonably available (within Program (AMP) Vehicle or company vehicle, 30 days), repairs may be performed at any available whichever is earlier. service establishment using any equivalent part. BMW NA will reimburse the owner for such Warranty claims must be made as soon as emergency repairs (including labor, parts and reasonably possible after a defect is discovered. diagnosis not to exceed BMW NA rates for labor, To make a claim, the car must be brought to any parts, and diagnosis in said area) that are covered authorized BMW center during normal business under this warranty. Replaced parts and paid hours. invoices must be presented at an authorized BMW The authorized BMW center will, without charge center as a condition of reimbursement for emergency repairs not performed by an authorized for parts or labor (including diagnosis), either BMW center. repair or replace the defective part, if any. The decision whether to repair or replace said parts is The use of replacement parts, which are not of solely the prerogative of BMW NA and must be equivalent quality, may impair the effectiveness expected to correct the failure of the warranted of the emission control system. If other than part. Parts for which replacements are made certified BMW Service Parts or Authorized become the property of BMW NA. In all cases, a Remanufactured Parts are used for maintenance, reasonable time must be allowed for warranty repair or replacement of components affecting repairs to be completed after the car is received emission control, the owner should obtain by the authorized BMW center. assurances that such parts are warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent to genuine BMW Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension parts in performance and durability. BMW NA of the original limited warranty period for the assumes no liability under this warranty with vehicle or a part thereof. respect to parts other than genuine BMW parts.
20 However, the use of non-genuine BMW Some states do not allow limitations on how long replacement parts or non-EPA certified parts an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or does not invalidate the warranty on other limitation of incidental or consequential components, unless non-genuine BMW parts or damages, so the above limitations and non-EPA certified parts cause damage to exclusions may not apply to you. warranted parts. These federal warranty provisions also apply to all vehicles sold in all U.S. states and territories What is not covered regardless of whether a state has enacted state This warranty does not cover malfunctions warranty provisions that differ from the federal caused by any of the following: accident, flood, provisions. misuse, improper adjustment, modification, alteration, tampering, disconnection, improper or Federal Emissions Performance inadequate maintenance. Warranty (Valid Only in the U.S.A. The replacement of maintenance parts, such as including Puerto Rico) filters and similar items used in required In those states and jurisdictions that have maintenance services, the repair or replacement established periodic vehicle emissions tests to of maintenance parts beyond the first required encourage proper vehicle maintenance and inspection/maintenance, or if the part has been require the car to pass an emissions test replaced earlier for reasons other than it being approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection defective. Agency and: The car or any part of the car, unless a failure 1. The car was distributed by BMW of North causes the car to fail to conform to applicable America, LLC (BMW NA), or sold through the emission regulations. BMW NA European Delivery Program; and Any car on which the odometer has been replaced or altered and the true mileage cannot 2. The car has been maintained and operated in be determined. accordance with the instructions for proper maintenance and use set forth in the Owner’s The car, if the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Manual supplied with the car; and is altered or cannot be read, or if the car has been declared a total loss or sold for salvage purposes. 3. The car fails to conform to the applicable emissions standards of the EPA as judged by General an EPA approved emissions test; and These warranties give you specific legal rights, 4. The failure to conform results or will result in and you may also have other rights which vary the owner of the car having to bear a penalty from state to state. or other sanction (including the denial of the THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED right to use the car) under local state or WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED federal law if the non-conformity is not WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS remedied within a specified period of time. LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES HEREIN. Then, in accordance with the provisions of section 207(b) of the Clean Air Act, BMW NA warrants that BMW NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL if the car is eligible for coverage under this warranty, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, any non-conformities in the car, which cause it to INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, fail an EPA-approved emissions test will, without OR LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY charge for parts or labor (including diagnosis), be BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED adjusted, repaired, or replaced, at the option of WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED BMW NA to proper specifications, in order to make WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, the car comply with applicable emissions APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. standards. The decision whether to adjust, repair or
21 replace parts is solely the prerogative of BMW NA You may obtain further information concerning and must reasonably be expected to correct the the emission warranties, or report violations of failure of the warranted part. warranty terms, by contacting: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Coverage begins on the date of first retail sale or Office of Transportation and Air Quality the date the vehicle is first placed into service as Compliance Division, Light-Duty Vehicle Group a sales demonstrator, Aftersales Mobility Attn: Warranty Complaints Program (AMP) Vehicle or company vehicle, 2000 Traverwood Drive whichever is earlier. This warranty continues for a Ann Arbor, MI 48105 period of 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever Email: [email protected] occurs first, except for specific emissions control The following systems are covered by the Federal components (as listed on page 22), for which the Emission Performance Warranty for a period of warranty period is 8 years or 80,000 miles, 2-years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first. whichever occurs first. The specific systems may vary according to model; This warranty is made subject to the terms and therefore, all of the systems listed may not be used conditions that apply to the Emission Control on your vehicle. For assistance in determining System Warranty and the New Vehicle Limited which systems and specific components within Warranty. these systems apply to your vehicle, please contact your authorized BMW center. Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension of the original limited warranty period for the AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM vehicle or a part thereof. IGNITION SYSTEM No claim under this warranty will be denied on the EXHAUST SYSTEM basis of use of a properly installed EPA certified emission part for maintenance and repair. SENSORS/DEVICES A vehicle manufacturer may deny an emission ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD) performance warranty claim on the basis of an uncertified replacement part used in the RELATED PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE maintenance or repair of a vehicle only if the vehicle ABOVE SYSTEMS manufacturer presents evidence that the The following components and systems are uncertified replacement part is either defective in covered under the Federal Emission Warranty for materials or workmanship or not equivalent from an a period of 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever emission standpoint to the original equipment part. occurs first. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of CATALYTIC CONVERTER emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (INCLUDING establishment or individual using any ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) certified part. For assistance in determining coverage of the Immediately after the car has failed an EPA- specific components of the Onboard diagnostic approved emission short test, your claim can be system, please contact your authorized BMW made at any authorized BMW center. The center. authorized BMW center will honor or deny your claim within the time period specified by local or BMW i3 with Range Extender state laws (not to exceed 30 days), to avoid further penalties or sanctions. If the claim is The following components and/or systems are denied, the authorized BMW center will notify covered under the Federal Emission Warranty for you in writing of the reason(s). The authorized a period of 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever BMW center is required by law to honor the claim occurs first. if notice of denial is not received by the owner AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU) within the specified time period.
22 General Correcting, Updating or Changing These warranties give you specific legal rights, Vehicle-Related or Ownership and you may also have other rights which vary Information from state to state. To enable BMW to contact you with important THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED vehicle product and safety updates, including WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED vehicles with expired warranty coverage, please WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS update your vehicle-related or ownership LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE information by either: EXPRESS WARRANTIES HEREIN. ᭟ Logging on at www.bmwusa.com, to access BMW NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL your My BMW Account (create a new account AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, as necessary) INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY ᭟ Contacting the BMW Customer Relations and BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED Services Department at 1 800 831-1117 WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED ᭟ Completing and mailing the Information WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, Change Card, located at the back of this APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. Booklet Some states do not allow limitations on how long Please have your vehicle’s 17-character Vehicle an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or Identification Number (VIN) available. limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and Tire Warranty Statement exclusions may not apply to you. Original equipment tires on new BMW vehicles These federal warranty provisions also apply to are warranted by their respective manufacturer all vehicles sold in all U.S. states and territories as detailed in the applicable tire manufacturer’s regardless of whether a state has enacted state warranty statement. warranty provisions that differ from the federal provisions. The CD ROM BMW provides in the vehicle’s documents portfolio contains the warranty Notice statements for the following original equipment tire manufacturers (as applicable to your vehicle): The “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966” requires manufacturers to be in a ᭟ Bridgestone/Firestone position to contact vehicle owners when a ᭟ Continental correction of a safety-related defect or noncompliance issue with an applicable federal ᭟ Goodyear/Dunlop motor vehicle safety standard becomes ᭟ Hankook necessary. ᭟ Michelin Please see the Correcting, Updating or Changing ᭟ Pirelli Vehicle-Related or Ownership Information section. The terms and conditions of the tire manufacturers’ warranties are independently determined by the tire manufacturers without input from BMW. We recommend either contacting or visiting the specific tire manufacturer’s website to ensure that you have the most current tire warranty information that applies to your tires.
23 Should you have difficulty in obtaining the Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New applicable warranty service from a tire York, Rhode Island or Vermont. The PZEV manufacturer, your authorized BMW center will models registered in Delaware, Oregon, assist you in resolving the situation. Pennsylvania or Washington have different emissions warranty coverage; please refer to the Instructions for proper tire care and maintenance California Emissions Warranty section beginning are contained in the Wheels and Tires section of on page 25. Vehicles covered by this warranty are your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. also covered by the Federal Emission Warranty. California Emission Control Your emission control system may include parts Warranty — PZEV such as the fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, and engine The 2016 BMW i3 with Range Extender is computer. Also included may be hoses, belts, certified to California’s stringent Super Ultra Low connectors and other emission-related Emission Vehicle (SULEV) standards and also assemblies. qualifies as a Type II Zero Emission Vehicle with Range Extender (Type IIx ZEV) under the Where a warrantable condition exists, BMW NA California Air Resources Board Zero Emission will repair your vehicle at no cost to you including Vehicle program. In addition to very low tailpipe diagnosis, parts and labor. and zero-evaporative emissions, this certification includes a unique Partial Zero Emission Vehicle Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage (PZEV) warranty when the vehicle is registered in (California, Connecticut, Maine, California, Connecticut and certain other states. PZEV models registered in Delaware, Oregon, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Pennsylvania and Washington have different Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or emissions warranty coverage as outlined on Vermont ONLY): page 25. – For 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever The emission certification standard can be occurs first**: verified on the Vehicle Emission Control **Except High-Voltage Battery (Traction Battery), Information label located in the engine compartment. A representative label is shown on which is covered for 10 years, or 150,000 miles, page 1. whichever occurs first. California Emission Control 1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will be Warranty Statement PZEV* Your made by BMW NA to ensure that your vehicle Warranty Rights and Obligations passes the inspection. This is your emission The California Air Resources Board and BMW of control system PERFORMANCE North America, LLC (BMW NA) are pleased to WARRANTY. explain the emission control system warranty on your 2016 vehicle. In California, new motor 2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle is vehicles must be designed, built and equipped to defective, the part will be repaired or replaced meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. by BMW NA. This is your emission control BMW NA must warrant the emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. system on your vehicle for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension neglect or improper maintenance of your vehicle. of the original limited warranty period for the vehicle or a part thereof. *The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty PZEV applies to all 2016 U.S.-specification BMW PZEV vehicles registered in California, Connecticut, Maine,
24 Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage If you have any questions regarding your (Delaware, Oregon, Pennsylvania, warranty rights and responsibilities, you should and Washington ONLY): contact: – For 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs BMW of North America, LLC first: Customer Relations and Services Department P.O. Box 1227 1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, Westwood, NJ 07675-1227 all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by BMW NA to ensure that your vehicle Telephone: 1 800 831-1117 passes the inspection. This is your emission Email: [email protected] control system PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. Website: www.bmwusa.com 2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced or the by BMW NA. This is your emission control California Air Resources Board system DEFECTS WARRANTY. 9528 Telstar Avenue – For 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs El Monte, CA 91731 first: If an emission-related part specially noted on California Emission Control page 28 as having coverage for 7 years or System Limited Warranty PZEV* 70,000 miles is defective, the part will be This warranty applies to California-certified repaired or replaced by BMW NA. This is your vehicles distributed by BMW of North America long-term emission control system DEFECTS (BMW NA) or sold through the BMW NA WARRANTY. European Delivery Program, registered and operated primarily in California, Connecticut, Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New of the original limited warranty period for the Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Vermont. vehicle or a part thereof. *The California Emissions Control System Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: Limited Warranty PZEV applies to all 2016 U.S.-specification BMW PZEV vehicles – As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, the performance of the required maintenance Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New listed in your Owner’s Manual. BMW NA York, Rhode Island or Vermont. Vehicles covered recommends that you retain all receipts by this warranty are also covered by the Federal covering maintenance on your vehicle, but Emission Warranty. BMW NA cannot deny warranty solely for the BMW NA warrants to the original purchaser and lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the each subsequent owner that the vehicle is: performance of all scheduled maintenance. – You are responsible for presenting your vehicle a. designed, built and equipped so as to to an authorized BMW center as soon as a conform with the applicable California Air problem exists. The warranty repairs should be Resources Board emission standards. completed in a reasonable amount of time, not b. free from defects in materials and to exceed 30 days. workmanship which cause any part that can – As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware affect emissions to fail to conform with that BMW NA may deny your warranty applicable requirements or to fail a California coverage if your vehicle or part has failed due to Smog Check test or EPA approved short test abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or for a period of 15 years or 150,000 miles, unapproved modifications. whichever occurs first.
25 c. free from defects in materials and short test, then BMW NA will repair your vehicle workmanship in emission related parts for a so that it will pass this test. Items that require period of 15 years or 150,000 miles, scheduled replacement are warranted up to the whichever occurs first. replacement interval specified in the Service section of this Statement. BMW NA may repair a For vehicles registered and operated part in lieu of replacing it when performing primarily in Delaware, Oregon, Pennsylvania, warranty repairs. Parts for which replacements or Washington, BMW NA warrants to the are made become the property of BMW NA. original purchaser and each subsequent owner A repair performed as the result of a Smog Check that the vehicle is: test failure due to a defect in a part, which is a. designed, built and equipped so as to warranted for 15 years/150,000 miles, is covered. conform with the applicable California Air Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension Resources Board emission standards. of the original limited warranty period for the vehicle or a part thereof. b. free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause any part that can In all cases, a reasonable time, not to exceed affect emissions to fail to conform with 30 days, must be allowed for a warranty repair to be completed, after the car is received by the applicable requirements or to fail a California authorized BMW center. Smog Check test or EPA approved short test for a period of 3 years or 50,000 miles, It is the owner’s responsibility to have all required whichever occurs first. maintenance services performed (at the owner’s expense when applicable), as prescribed in the c. free from defects in materials and workmanship maintenance schedule for the BMW Emission in emission related parts, which are contained Control System. Service intervals are computed in the California Emission Warranty Parts List on by the Condition Based Service system and page 28, for a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles, displayed on the instrument panel. whichever occurs first. However, BMW NA will not deny your warranty Coverage begins on the date of first retail sale or repair claims solely because you do not have the date the vehicle is first placed into service as maintenance records or you did not perform the a sales demonstrator, Aftersales Mobility required maintenance unless BMW NA Program (AMP) Vehicle or company vehicle, demonstrates that such lack of required whichever is earlier. maintenance is a direct cause of the emission control system failure. The instructions for To obtain service under this warranty, the vehicle required maintenance and use can be found in must be brought, upon failure of a Smog Check the Owner’s Manual and in the Service section of test or upon discovery of the defect, to the this Statement. workshop of any authorized BMW center, during normal business hours. The authorized BMW It is strongly recommended that any replacement center will honor or deny your claim within parts used for maintenance, repair or replacement 30 days. If the claim is denied, the authorized of emission control systems be genuine BMW BMW center will notify you in writing of the Service Parts or BMW Authorized Remanufactured reason(s). The authorized BMW center is Parts. Without invalidating this warranty, the owner required by law to honor the claim if notice is not may elect to have maintenance, repair or given to the owner within 30 days. replacement of the emission control systems performed by any automotive repair establishment, The authorized BMW center will, without charge or elect to use parts other than BMW Authorized for parts or labor (including diagnosis), either Remanufactured or genuine BMW Service Parts. adjust, repair or replace the defective part and However, the cost of such service or parts will not other parts affected by the failure of the be covered under this warranty, except in warranted part, if any. If your vehicle failed the emergency situations. In an emergency situation, California Smog Check test or an EPA approved where an authorized BMW center is not reasonably
26 available or a warranty replacement part is not Any car on which the odometer has been available within 30 days, repairs may be performed replaced or altered and the true mileage cannot at any available service establishment or by any be determined. individual using any replacement part. The car, if the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) A repair not completed within 30 days is altered or cannot be determined, or if the car constitutes an emergency. BMW NA will has been declared a total loss or sold for salvage reimburse the owner for such emergency repairs purposes. (including labor, parts and diagnosis not to exceed BMW suggested retail price for all General warranted parts replaced and labor charges based on the manufacturer’s recommended time The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and allowance for the warranty repair and the you may also have other rights which vary from geographically appropriate hourly labor rate) that state to state. are covered under this warranty. Replaced parts and paid invoices must be presented to an THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED authorized BMW center as a condition of WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED reimbursement for emergency repairs not WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS performed by an authorized BMW center. LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES HEREIN. The use of replacement parts, which are not of equivalent quality, may impair the effectiveness BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (BMW NA) of emission control systems. If other than HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND genuine BMW Service Parts or Authorized CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING Remanufactured Parts are used for maintenance, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS repair or replacement of components affecting OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY BREACH emission control, the owner should obtain OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, assurances that such parts are warranted by their INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF manufacturer to be equivalent to genuine BMW MERCHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS parts in performance and durability. BMW NA PRODUCT. assumes no liability under this warranty with respect to parts other than genuine BMW parts. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or However, the use of non-genuine BMW limitation of incidental or consequential replacement parts does not invalidate the damages, so the above limitations and warranty on other components, unless exclusions may not apply to you. non-genuine BMW parts cause damage to warranted parts. Federal warranty provisions also apply to all vehicles sold in all U.S. states and territories What is not covered regardless of whether a state has enacted state warranty provisions that differ from the federal This warranty does not cover malfunctions provisions. caused by any of the following: accident, flood, misuse, modification, alteration, tampering, For assistance in determining which parts are disconnection, improper or inadequate covered by this warranty, please contact your maintenance, except if performed by an authorized BMW center or the BMW NA authorized BMW center doing warranty repair Customer Relations and Services Department at work, use of leaded fuel or fuel other than as 1 800 831-1117. You may obtain further specified in the Owner’s Manual. information concerning the emissions warranty or report violations of warranty terms by The replacement of maintenance parts, such as contacting Air Resources Board (ARB), Mobile spark plugs, filters and similar items used in Source Operations Division, 9528 Telstar required maintenance services or the repair or Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731. Please include the replacement of maintenance parts beyond the title of the BMW service department head and first replacement interval. telephone number.
27 California Emission Warranty Parts List The following components are covered on the applicable vehicles for defects by the California Emission Control System Limited Warranty for a period of 15 years or 150,000 miles, or a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, subject to all applicable exclusions and limitations as indicated in the table below: Models: BMW i3 without BMW i3 with BMW i3 with Range Extender Range Extender Range Extender (DE, OR, PA & WA only) Coverage: — 15 Years 7Years 150,000 miles² 70,000 miles Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) — ••³ Battery Management Electronics See¹ •• Catalytic Converter — •• Cell Supervision Circuit See¹ •• Control Unit DSC (Dynamic See¹ •• Stability Control Unit) Delivery Unit with In-tank Pump — •• eDME (Electric Motor Control Unit) See¹ •• Electric A/C Compressor See¹ •• EME (Electric Motor Electronics) See¹ •• EVAP Canister (Activated Charcoal — •• Filter) Front Radiator Cooling Fan (Fan See¹ •• Housing with Fan) Fuel Feed Line — •• Fuel Level Sensor — •• Fuel Tank — •• Hydro Unit DSC (Dynamic Stability See¹ •• Control Unit) Isolation Valve (Insulation Valve) — •• Pressure-temperature Sensor, Fuel — •• Tank rDME (Engine Control Unit) — •• REME (Range Extender Control — •• Unit) Scavenge Air Line — •• Starter-generator — •• Temperature Sensor at HV Battery See¹ •• Radiator Traction Motor (e-Machine) See¹ •• All other emission-related parts — •
28 The following component is covered on the applicable vehicles for defects by the California Emission Control System Limited Warranty for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles, or a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, subject to all applicable exclusions and limitations as indicated in the table below: Models: BMW i3 without BMW i3 with BMW i3 with Range Extender Range Extender Range Extender (DE, OR, PA & WA only) Coverage: — 10 Years 7Years 150,000 miles² 70,000 miles High-Voltage Battery See¹ ••¹ (Traction Battery) ¹For the applicable or other warranty and coverage information, please refer to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty statement on pages 17-19. ²The California Emission Control System Limited Warranty coverage periods of 15 years/150,000 miles and 10 years/150,000 miles, as noted above, apply to vehicles registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Vermont. ³The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) is covered for 15 years/150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, in all states including Puerto Rico. Please refer to the Federal Emission Warranty statement on pages 20-22.
29 Exporting Your BMW Vehicle Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating conditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full BMW driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact the Customer Relations and Services Department for further information.
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