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Brake fluid
Indicator lamp
The brake warning lamp comes
on when the parking brake is
not engaged: the brake fluid
on when the parking brake is
not engaged: the brake fluid
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
dian models.
Adding brake fluid
For adding brake fluid or for deter-
mining 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).
mining 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 is hygroscopic, that is,
it absorbs moisture from the air
it absorbs moisture from the air
over time.
In order to ensure the brake system's
safety and reliability, have the brake
fluid changed every two years by a
BMW center, refer to page
In order to ensure the brake system's
safety and reliability, have the brake
fluid changed every two years by a
BMW center, refer to page
or to the
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet (US models) or the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian
models).
Brake fluid is toxic and damages the
vehicle's paint. You should always store
it in its original container and in a loca-
tion which is out of reach of children.
Do not spill the fluid and do not fill the
brake fluid reservoir beyond the MAX
mark. The brake fluid could ignite upon
contact with hot engine parts and
cause serious burns.
Booklet (US models) or the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian
models).
Brake fluid is toxic and damages the
vehicle's paint. You should always store
it in its original container and in a loca-
tion which is out of reach of children.
Do not spill the fluid and do not fill the
brake fluid reservoir beyond the MAX
mark. The brake fluid could ignite upon
contact with hot engine parts and
cause serious burns.
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Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating
ronmental laws regulating
the disposal of brake fluid.
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