2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 194

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You can also call BMW of North America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information. Do not use oil additives; under some circumstances, they can harm your engine.< Checking coolant level The viscosity is a measure of the thickness of the oil and is specified in SAE grades. The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which you normally drive your BMW. Approved oils belong to the SAE grades 5W-40 and 5W-30.< These oils can be used for driving at all outside temperatures. 1. The engine must be at ambient temperature. 2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank counterclockwise to allow any accumulated pressure to escape, then continue turning to open. 3. The coolant level is correct when it lies between the Min and Max mark, also refer to the drawing next the filler neck. 4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level - do not overfill. 5. Turn the cap until it clicks. 6. Have the reason for the coolant loss eliminated as soon as possible. Do not open the cooling system when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause burns.< Coolant consists of water and coolant additive. Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for suitable additives. Only use suitable additives; otherwise, engine damage may result. The additives present a health hazard.< Always observe all applicable environmental laws and regulations when disposing of used coolant additives.< Brake system Malfunction Brake fluid The warning lamp lights up in red in spite of the handbrake being released; a message appears on the Control Display. Stop the vehicle immediately. The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to below the minimum level. At the same time, a significantly longer brake pedal path may be noticeable. Have the system checked immediately by a BMW center. Warning lamp for Canadian models. 193 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Coolant Driving tips Controls Viscosity grades At a glance

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Mobility
193
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Do not use oil additives; under some
circumstances, they can harm your
engine.
<
Viscosity grades
The viscosity is a measure of the thickness of
the oil and is specified in SAE grades.
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on
the climatic conditions in the region in which
you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the SAE grades
5W-40 and 5W-30.
<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside
temperatures.
Coolant
Do not open the cooling system when the
engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause
burns.
<
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard.
<
Always observe all applicable environ-
mental laws and regulations when dis-
posing of used coolant additives.
<
Checking coolant level
1.
The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2.
Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3.
The coolant level is correct when it lies
between the Min and Max mark, also refer to
the drawing next the filler neck.
4.
If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level – do not overfill.
5.
Turn the cap until it clicks.
6.
Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Brake system
Malfunction
Brake fluid
The warning lamp lights up in red
in spite of the handbrake being
released; a message appears on the
Control Display.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to
below the minimum level. At the same time, a
significantly longer brake pedal path may be
noticeable. Have the system checked immedi-
ately by a BMW center.
Warning lamp for Canadian models.