BMW x5 2000 Manual Do Utilizador

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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 mes-
sage appears in the Check Con-
trol
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The brake fluid level is too low in the 
reservoir (refer to page 
). 
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 autho-
rized 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.
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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 ap-
pears in the Check Control
*
The brake pads have reached their min-
imum pad thickness. Proceed to the 
nearest authorized BMW center as 
soon as possible to have the pads re-
placed. 
For your own safety: use only 
brake pads that BMW has re-
leased for your particular vehicle 
model. BMW cannot evaluate non-ap-
proved brake pads to determine if they 
are suited for use, and therefore cannot 
ensure the operating safety of the vehi-
cle if they are installed.
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The onset of winter is often accompa-
nied by rapid changes in weather. Ad-
aptations 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. -347 
(-376). 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. 
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