BMW 2004 Z4 Roadster 3.0i Manual Do Proprietário
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Washer fluids for washer
systems
systems
Headlamp* and windshield washer
system
system
Capacity of windshield washer system:
approx. 3.2 quarts/3 liters.
approx. 3.2 quarts/3 liters.
Capacity when equipped with headlamp
washer system: approx. 5.3 quarts/5 liters.
washer system: approx. 5.3 quarts/5 liters.
Fill with water and, if required, with an anti-
freeze agent according to the manufac-
turer's recommendations.
freeze agent according to the manufac-
turer's recommendations.
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before adding it to the
washer fluid before adding it to the
reservoir.
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Antifreeze agents for the washing
systems are highly flammable. For
systems are highly flammable. For
this reason, keep them away from sources
of flame and store them only in their original
containers. Store them so that they are
inaccessible to children. Comply with the
instructions on the containers.
of flame and store them only in their original
containers. Store them so that they are
inaccessible to children. Comply with the
instructions on the containers.
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Engine oil
Engine oil pressure
The indicator lamp lights up in red:
Stop the vehicle immediately and
switch off the engine. Check the
Stop the vehicle immediately and
switch off the engine. Check the
engine oil level and top off as required. If
the oil level is correct, please contact the
nearest BMW center.
the oil level is correct, please contact the
nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving, as the engine
could sustain serious damage from
could sustain serious damage from
inadequate lubrication.
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Engine oil level
The indicator lamp lights up in yel-
low while driving:
The oil level is at the absolute mini-
low while driving:
The oil level is at the absolute mini-
mum; refill as soon as possible. Do not
drive more than 30 miles/50 km before
refilling.
drive more than 30 miles/50 km before
refilling.
The indicator lamp lights up in yel-
low after the engine has been
switched off:
low after the engine has been
switched off:
Add engine oil at the earliest opportunity,
when you stop to refuel.
when you stop to refuel.
Engine oil sensor
The indicator lamp lights up in yel-
low within 20 seconds after the
engine is started:
low within 20 seconds after the
engine is started:
The oil level sensor is defective. Please
have it checked by a BMW center.
have it checked by a BMW center.
Checking the oil level
1.
Park the vehicle on a level surface
2.
Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating temperature
reached normal operating temperature
3.
After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
stick out and wipe it off with a clean lint-
free cloth, paper towel, or similar mate-
rial
stick out and wipe it off with a clean lint-
free cloth, paper towel, or similar mate-
rial
4.
Carefully push the dipstick all the way
into the guide tube and pull it out again
into the guide tube and pull it out again
5.
The oil level should be between the two
marks on the dipstick
marks on the dipstick
6.
Return the dipstick to the guide tube,
inserting it as far as it will go.
inserting it as far as it will go.
As with fuel economy, oil consumption is
directly influenced by your driving style and
vehicle operating conditions.
directly influenced by your driving style and
vehicle operating conditions.
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