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Your BMW center will be happy to answer 
detailed questions on BMW High Perfor-

mance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic 
oils.

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You can also call BMW of North America at 
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at 
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.

Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and 
is specified in SAE grades.
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on 
the climatic conditions in the region in which 
you normally drive your BMW.

Approved oils belong to the SAE grades 
5W-40 and 5W-30.

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These oils can be used for driving at all outside 
temperatures.

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

can cause burns.

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Coolant is comprised of water and coolant addi-
tive. 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.

The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.

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 cool-
ant level is between the MIN and MAX 
marks, refer to the diagram adjacent 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.

The warning lamp lights red up in spite 
of the handbrake being released; a 
message is shown on the Control Dis-

play: stop immediately. 
The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to 
below the minimum level. At the same time, a 
considerably longer brake pedal travel may be 
noticeable. Have the system thoroughly 
checked.

Display of the previously described 
malfunction on Canadian models.

When you continue driving, an increased 
brake pedal path can be necessary, and 

significantly longer braking distances might be 
required. Please adapt your driving style 
accordingly.

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