Brake fluid, Brake fluid reservoir – BMW AG User Manual

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Brake fluid

Telltale light

The warning light comes on
even though the handbrake has
been released:

The brake fluid level in the reservoir is
too low, see page

. Pedal travel

might also become noticeably longer.
Have the system checked without
delay.

If you continue driving you might
find that brake pedal travel is

longer, and braking distance, too, might
be considerably longer. Modify your
driving style accordingly.

Topping up brake fluid

To top up the brake fluid, or to rectify
the cause of any loss of brake fluid,
please consult BMW Service or a work-
shop employing trained personnel and
working to the specifications issued by
BMW and aware of the brake fluid
grades – DOT 4 – recommended by the
manufacturer.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is
to say it absorbs moisture gradu-

ally from the air.
To ensure that the car's brake system
remains in good working order, have
the brake fluid changed every 2 years;
see also page

and the Service Book-

let.
Brake fluid is hazardous to health, and
also attacks the car's paintwork. Store
it in sealed original containers, inacces-
sible to children.
Do not spill brake fluid; add it only up to
the MAX mark on the reservoir. If it
comes into contact with hot parts of the
engine, brake fluid may ignite and
cause burns.

When disposing of old brake fluid,
comply with the relevant environ-

mental protection laws.

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