BMW 2009 M5 Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

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Do not add coolant to the cooling system 
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant 

can cause burns.

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Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a 
coolant additive. Not all commercially available 
additives are suitable for your BMW. Ask your 
BMW center for suitable additives.

Only use suitable additives, otherwise 
engine damage may result. The additives 

present a health hazard; observe the instruc-
tions on the containers.

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Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-

posing of coolant additives.

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1.

Do not open the hood until the engine has 
cooled down.

2.

Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to 
open.

3.

The coolant level is correct when the upper 
end of the float rod is at the same height as 
the upper edge of the filler neck, also refer 
to the drawing next to the filler neck.

4.

If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to 
the specified level – do not overfill.

5.

Turn the cap until there is an audible click.

6.

Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.

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