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pen

To close

he release handle and open the

Pull the hood downwards and allow it to

fall from a minimum height of 1 ft/30 cm

so that it audibly engages. Check for

t is not possible to drive off using proper locking by pulling on the hood at

SMG Drivelogic when the hood is the left and right above the headlamps.

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To avoid injuries, be sure that the

travel path of the hood is clear

when it is closed, following the same

safety precautions used in all closing

procedures.

If you notice while driving that the hood

is not completely closed, stop immedi-

ately and close it securely.<

s

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ne oil

The oil volume between the two marks

on the dipstick corresponds to approx.

1.4 US quarts/1.3 liters.

ing the oil level

the vehicle on a level surface

h the engine off after it has

hed normal operating tempera-

approx. 1 minute, pull the dip-

out and wipe it off with a clean

ee cloth, paper towel, or similar

rial

ully push the dipstick all the

nto the guide tube and pull it

gain

oil level should be between the

marks on the dipstick.

fuel economy, oil consumption

ly influenced by your driving

d vehicle operating conditions.

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Ask your BMW center for details

concerning oils that have been

approved. You can also call BMW of

North America toll-free at 1-800-831-

1117 or visit this website:

mmendation: have the oil changed

ur BMW center.

Continuous exposure to used oil

has caused cancer in laboratory

g. For this reason, thoroughly

any areas of skin that come into

ct with oil using soap and water.

oils, grease and similar materials

at they are inaccessible to chil-

Comply with warning labels and

mation on containers.<

to obtain this infor-

mation.<

Alternative oil types

If a High Performance Synthetic Oil

approved by BMW should be unavail-

able, you may use small volumes of

other oils for topping up between oil

changes. The following data must

appear on the packaging:

Comply with the applicable envi-

onmental laws regulating the dis-

of used oil.<

>Viscosity

preferred: SAE 10W-60

alternative: SAE 5W-40 or

SAE 10W-40

ified engine oils

uality of the engine oil is

mely important for the function

e of an engine. Based on exten-

esting, BMW has approved only

n grades of engine oil.

>Specifications

preferred: API SJ/CF

alternative: API SJ – also SK, SL, S

etc.

nly oils approved for your vehicle

l.

Low ambient temperatures

The oils used by BMW at the factory for

your vehicle model can be used at virtu-

ally any ambient temperature.

ant

o not add coolant to the cooling

stem when the engine is hot. If

mpt to do so, escaping coolant

se burns.

ze and anti-corrosion agents

ardous to health. You should

store them in their closed origi-

ainers and in a location inac-

e to children. Antifreeze and

rosion agents are inflammable.

reason, do not spill them on hot

parts. They could ignite and

urns. Comply with the instruc-

the containers.<

Checking the coolant level and

adding coolant

Check the coolant level when the

engine is cold, approx. 687/+206.

omply with the applicable envi-

nmental laws regulating the dis-

antifreeze agents with corro-

ibitor.<

1. Open the cap for the expansion tank

by turning it slightly counterclock-

wise to allow accumulated pressure

to escape. Then open

2. The coolant level is correct when the

upper end of the red float is at least

even with the upper edge of the filler

neck – refer to the arrow in the illus-

tration. The end of the float may stick

out by a maximum of 3/4 in / 2 cm –

that is, up to the second mark on the

float. Refer also to the schematic dia-

gram next to the filler neck

ke fluid

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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.

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