Brake Fluid - BMW Z3 COUPE 2001 Manual

Coolant
124n
To add coolant
Wait until the engine cools before
removing the cap from the expansion
tank. The needle of the coolant gauge
in the instrument cluster must be
located in the blue field; otherwise,
there is a danger of scalding.
1 Turn the cap slightly counterclock-
wise in order to allow accumulated
pressure to escape. Then open.
2 If the coolant is low, slowly add
coolant until the correct level is
reached – do not overfill.
The coolant is a mixture of water and
extended-duty antifreeze with corrosion
inhibitor. Always maintain the
prescribed all-season 50 :50 mixture
ratio for year-round protection against
internal corrosion. No other additives
are required.
Replace the coolant regularly. Refer to
the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet (US models) or the Warranty
and Service Guide (Canadian models).

Brake fluid

Z3 roadster 2.5i
If the warning lamp for the brake
hydraulic system comes on:
Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
fluid to the upper mark ("MAX") if
necessary. For this, refer also to the
instructions on page 102.
To eliminate the cause of the brake fluid
loss, please consult a BMW center. You
can also receive information concerning
approved brake fluids (DOT 4) there.
Z3 roadster 3.0i, Z3 coupe 3.0i
Brake fluid loss may result in extended
brake pedal travel. If this occurs, refer
to the notes on page 102.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is,
it absorbs moisture from the air
over time.
In order to ensure the operating safety
and reliability of the brake system, have
the brake fluid changed every two years
by an BMW center. Refer also to the
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet (US models) or the Warranty
and Service Guide (Canadian models).
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