Operation, maintenance -> Brake fluid for Your BMW M3 4 Door Third Generation (2000-2006)

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Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is,  
it absorbs moisture from the air  
over time.  
In order to ensure the safety and reli-  
ability of the brake system, have the  
brake fluid changed every two years by  
a BMW center. Refer also 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 damages the  
vehicle's paint. You should always store  
it in its closed original container and in  
a location inaccessible to children.  
Do not spill the brake fluid and do not  
fill the brake fluid reservoir beyond the  
MAX mark. The brake fluid could ignite  
upon contact with hot engine parts and  
cause serious burns.<  
ator lamp  
The brake warning lamp comes  
on when the parking brake is  
not engaged: brake fluid level  
w, refer to page 18.  
Brake warning lamp for Cana-  
dian models.  
Comply with the applicable envi-  
ronmental laws regulating  
the disposal of brake fluid.<  
ng brake fluid  
dding brake fluid or for determin-  
d correcting the cause of brake  
oss, consult your BMW center.  
BMW center is familiar with the  
ications for factory-approved  
fluids – DOT 4.  
o loss in brake fluid, pedal travel  
ngthen and braking efficiency  
e reduced. Refer to the informa-  
n page 112.