BMW 5 E39 owners manual page 168

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168nCoolant Brake fluid Adding coolant If the indicator lamp for the Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is, Wait until the engine cools before brake hydraulic system comes it absorbs moisture from the air removing the cap from the expansion on or if the "CHECK BRAKE over time. tank. The needle of the coolant temper- FLUID" warning appears in the In order to ensure the safety and ature gauge in the instrument cluster Check Control*: the brake fluid reliability of the brake system, have must be located in the blue zone; other- level is too low in the reservoir.the brake fluid changed every two years wise, there is a danger of scalding. The brake fluid reservoir is located by an BMW center. Refer also to the 1 Start by turning the cap counter- under the microfilter housing on the Service and Warranty Information clockwise. Pause to allow any driver's side of the car. Should you de-Booklet (US models) or to the Warranty accumulated pressure to escape, termine that the brake fluid is low, refer and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian then open. the problem to your BMW center, who models). 2 If the coolant is low, slowly add can trace and rectify any sources of Brake fluid is toxic and damages the coolant until the correct level is leakage when refilling the reservoir. vehicle's paint. You should always store reached – do not overfill. Your BMW center is familiar with the it in its original container and in a loca- specifications for approved brake tion which is out of reach of children. The coolant is a mixture of water and fluids (DOT 4). Do not spill the fluid and do not fill the extended-duty antifreeze with corrosion Brake fluid loss results in extended brake fluid reservoir beyond the "MAX" inhibitor. Always maintain the pre- pedal travel. For this situation, refer to mark. The brake fluid could ignite upon scribed all-season 50:50 mixture ratio the notes on page 146. contact with hot engine parts and for year-round protection against inter- cause serious burns.< nal corrosion. No other additives are re- quired. Comply with the applicable Replace the coolant every four years. environmental laws regulating the disposal of brake fluid.< Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 420 - © 01/01 BMW Group

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