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Coolant
Brake fluid
Do not add coolant to the cooling
system when the engine is hot. If
you attempt to do so, escaping coolant
can cause burns.
Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents
are hazardous to health. You should
always store them their its closed origi-
nal containers and in a location which is
out of reach of children. Antifreeze and
anti-corrosion agents are inflammable.
For this reason, do not spill them on hot
engine parts. They could ignite and
cause burns. Comply with the instruc-
tions on the containers.<
Checking the coolant level and
adding coolant
Indicator lamp
The brake warning lamp comes
Check the coolant level when the
engine is cold, approx. 687/+206.
on when the parking brake is
not engaged: the brake fluid
level is too low, refer to page 18.
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-
posal of antifreeze with corrosion inhib-
itor.<
1. Open the cap for the expansion tank
by turning it slightly counterclock-
wise to allow accumulated pressure
to escape. Then open
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Adding brake fluid
2.
3.
The coolant level is correct when the
upper end of the red float rod is at
least even with the upper edge of the
filler neck; see arrow. The end of the
float may stick out by a maximum of
3/4 in / 2 cm – that is, up to the sec-
ond mark on the float
If necessary, add coolant. If the cool-
ant is low, slowly add coolant until
the correct level is reached – do not
overfill.
For adding brake fluid or for determin-
ing and correcting the cause of brake
fluid loss, consult your BMW center.
Your BMW center is familiar with the
specifications for factory-approved
brake fluids – DOT 4.
Brake fluid loss may result in extended
brake pedal travel. Refer to the informa-
tion on page 116.
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | BMW 325Ci, BMW 330Ci, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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