BMW x5 2001 Manual De Usuario

Index

Data

Technology

Repairs

Car care

Controls

Overview

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Brake system

Winter operation

Brake fluid level

The warning lamp for the brake
hydraulic system comes on, or
the CHECK BRAKE FLUID
message appears in the Check
Control.

The brake fluid level is too low in the
reservoir (refer to page

161

If the brake fluid level is too low and
brake pedal travel has become notice-
ably longer, there may be a defect in
one of the brake system's hydraulic
circuits.

Proceed to the nearest BMW
center. Higher brake application

pressure may be necessary under these
conditions, and brake pedal travel may
be significantly longer. Please
remember to adapt your driving style
accordingly.

The warning lamp also comes on when
the CHECK BRAKE LININGS message
appears in the Check Control.

Brake pads

The warning lamp for the brake
pads comes on, or the CHECK
BRAKE LININGS message

appears in the Check Control:

The brake pads have reached their
minimum pad thickness. Proceed to the
nearest BMW center as soon as
possible to have the pads replaced.

For your own safety: use only
brake pads that BMW has

released for your particular vehicle
model. BMW cannot evaluate non-
approved brake pads to determine if
they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot ensure the operating safety of
the vehicle if they are installed.

The onset of winter is often accompa-
nied by rapid changes in weather.
Adaptations in driving style should be
accompanied by preparations on the
vehicle itself to ensure that your
progress through the winter remains
safe and trouble-free.

Coolant

Be sure that the coolant mixture
contains the year-round ratio of 50:50
water and antifreeze/corrosion protec-
tion. This mixture provides protection
against freezing down to approx. –34 7
(–37 6). Replace the coolant every four
years.

Locks

BMW door lock deicer can be used to
free locks if they are frozen. This deicer
also contains lubricant.
After using the deicer, treatment with
BMW lock barrel grease is recom-
mended.