Federal Emissions Performance
Warranty (Valid only in the
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
specific emissions control components (as
listed on page 36), for which the warranty
period is 8 years or 80,000 miles whichever
occurs first.
In those states and jurisdictions that have
established periodic vehicle emissions tests
to encourage proper vehicle maintenance and
require the car to pass an emissions test
approved by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and:
This warranty is made subject to the terms
and conditions that apply to the Emission
Control System Warranty and the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
No claim under this warranty will be denied
on the basis of use of a properly installed
EPA certified emission part for maintenance
and repair.
1.
The car was distributed by BMW of North
America (BMW NA), or sold through the
BMW NA European Delivery Program; and
A vehicle manufacturer may deny an
2.
The car has been maintained and
operated in accordance with the instruc-
tions for proper maintenance and use set
forth in the Owner’s Manual supplied with
the car; and
emission performance warranty claim on the
basis of an uncertified replacement part used
in the maintenance or repair of a vehicle only
if the vehicle manufacturer presents evidence
that the uncertified replacement part is either
defective in materials or workmanship or not
equivalent from an emission standpoint to the
original equipment part.
3.
4.
The car fails to conform to the applicable
emissions standards of the EPA as judged
by an EPA approved emissions test; and
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emission control devices and systems
may be performed by any automotive
repair establishment or individual using
any certified part.
The failure to conform results or will result
in the owner of the car having to bear a
penalty or other sanction (including the
denial of the right to use the car) under
local state or federal law if the non-
conformity is not remedied within a speci-
fied period of time.
Immediately after the car has failed an EPA
approved emission short test, your claim can
be made at any authorized BMW center. The
BMW center will honor or deny your claim
within the time period specified by local or
state laws (not to exceed 30 days), to avoid
further penalties or sanctions. lf the claim is
denied, the BMW center will notify you in
writing of the reason(s). The BMW center is
required by law to honor the claim if notice of
denial is not received by the owner within the
specified time period.
Then, in accordance with the provisions of
section 207(b) of the Clean Air Act, BMW NA
warrants that if the car is eligible for coverage
under this warranty, any non-conformities in
the car, which cause it to fail an EPA-
approved emissions test will, without charge
for parts or labor (including diagnosis), be
adjusted, repaired, or replaced, at the option
of BMW NA to proper specifications, in order
to make the car comply with applicable
emissions standards. The decision to adjust,
repair or replace parts is solely the preroga-
tive of BMW NA and must reasonably be
expected to correct the failure of the
You may obtain further information concern-
ing the emission warranties, or report viola-
tions of warranty terms, by contacting the
Manager, Certification and Compliance
Division (6405 J), Warranty Claims,
warranted part.
Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel Rios
Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20460.
This warranty begins on the date of first retail
sale, or the date the vehicle is first placed in
service as a demonstrator or company
vehicle, whichever is earlier. This warranty
continues for a period of 2 years or 24,000
miles, whichever occurs first, except for
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| Categories | BMW 7-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 745i, BMW 745Li, BMW 760Li, BMW E65, BMW E66, BMW E67, BMW E68 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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