Coolant, Brake fluid, Brake fluid reservoir – BMW 330Ci Coupe 2004 User Manual

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Coolant

Do not add coolant to the cooling
system when the engine is hot. If

you attempt to do so, escaping coolant
can cause burns.
Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents
are hazardous to health. You should
always store them their its closed origi-
nal containers and in a location which is
out of reach of children. Antifreeze and
anti-corrosion agents are inflammable.
For this reason, do not spill them on hot
engine parts. They could ignite and
cause burns. Comply with the instruc-
tions on the containers.

Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-

posal of antifreeze with corrosion inhib-
itor.

Checking the coolant level and
adding coolant

Check the coolant level when the
engine is cold, approx. 68

7/+206.

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 rod is at
least even with the upper edge of the
filler neck; see arrow. The end of the
float may stick out by a maximum of
3/4 in / 2 cm – that is, up to the sec-
ond mark on the float

3. If necessary, add coolant. If the cool-

ant is low, slowly add coolant until
the correct level is reached – do not
overfill.

Brake fluid

Indicator lamp

The brake warning lamp comes
on when the parking brake is
not engaged: the brake fluid

level is too low, refer to page

Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.

Adding brake fluid

For adding brake fluid or for determin-
ing and correcting the cause of brake
fluid loss, consult your BMW center.
Your BMW center is familiar with the
specifications for factory-approved
brake fluids – DOT 4.

Brake fluid loss may result in extended
brake pedal travel. Refer to the informa-
tion on page

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