Coolant - BMW X2 2021 Owner's Manual

MOBILITY

Coolant

Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
General information
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suita‐
ble for the vehicle. Do not mix additives of differ‐
ent colors. Observe the water - additive mixing
ratio of 50:50. Information about suitable addi‐
tives is available from a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Safety information
Warning
With the engine hot and the cooling system
open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding.
There is a risk of injury. Only open the cooling
system with the engine cooled down.
Warning
Additives are harmful and incorrect additives
can damage the engine. There is a risk of injury
and risk of damage to property. Do not allow
additives to come into contact with skin, eyes
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or articles of clothing. Use suitable additives
only.
Coolant level
Checking
There are yellow Min and Max marks in the cool‐
ant reservoir.
1. Let the engine cool.
2. Open the hood.
3. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, then open it.
4. Open the coolant reservoir lid.
5. The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks in the filler
neck.
6. Close the lid.
Adding coolant
1. Let the engine cool.
2. Open the hood.