BMW 2004 745i Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

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Antifreeze and anticorrosion agents are 
flammable. Therefore, do not pour over hot 
engine parts, as otherwise they could catch 
fire and cause burns.
Always observe the instructions for use 
provided on the containers.

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Always observe all applicable rules 
and regulations for environmental 

protection when disposing of used anti-
freeze and anticorrosion agents.

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Correct coolant level with the engine cold – 
approx. +68 7/206:

1.

Turn the cap of the expansion tank 
counterclockwise to allow any accumu-
lated pressure to escape, then continue 
turning to open 

2.

The coolant level is correct when the 
coolant extends to between the MIN 
and MAX marks on the filler neck, refer 
to the diagram adjacent to the filler 
neck 

3.

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

The symbol lights up and a mes-
sage appears in the Check Control: 
The brake fluid in the reservoir has 

fallen to below the minimum level. 

The brake fluid reservoir is located under 
the microfilter housing trim panel on the 
driver's side of the vehicle. To have brake 
fluid added to the system, or to have the 

source of any brake fluid loss traced and 
rectified, please contact your BMW center, 
which can also supply the factory-
approved – DOT 4 – brake fluids. 

Brake fluid is hygroscopic: it absorbs 
moisture from the atmosphere over 

the course of time.
To ensure that the brake system continues 
to provide safe and reliable performance, 
remember to have the brake fluid changed 
every two years at the latest, refer to 
page 

 and to the Service and Warranty 

Information Booklet for US models or the 
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models. 
Brake fluid is toxic and also damages vehi-
cle paintwork. Always store these agents in 
tightly-closed original containers kept well 
away from the reach of children.
Do not spill the fluid and do not refill the 
brake fluid reservoir to beyond the MAX 
mark. Should it come into contact with hot 
engine components, the brake fluid could 
ignite and cause personal injury in the form 
of burns.

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Always observe all applicable envi-
ronmental rules and regulations when 

disposing of used brake fluid.

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Warning lamp for Canadian models. 

A low brake-fluid level combined with 
longer-than-usual pedal travel could be 
a sign that one of the brake system's 
hydraulic circuits has failed. 

Proceed to the nearest BMW center. 
Remember that pedal travel may be 

increased, and there may also be a sub-
stantial increase in the amount of pedal 
pressure required to brake the vehicle. 
Please adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.

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