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132nBrake system
Winter operation
The onset of winter is often accompa-
nied by rapid changes in weather. Ad-
aptations in driving style should be ac-
companied by preparations on the
vehicle itself to ensure that your vehicle
operation through the winter remains
safe and trouble-free.
Brake fluid level
Brake pads
The warning lamp for the brake
The message "CHECK BRAKE PADS"
appears in the Check Control:
hydraulic system comes on or
the message "CHECK BRAKE
FLUID" appears in the Check
Control:
The brake pads have reached their min-
imum pad thickness. Proceed to the
nearest BMW center as soon as possi-
ble to have the pads replaced.
The brake fluid level is too low in
the reservoir. Refer to page 152.
Coolant
If the brake fluid level is too low and
brake pedal travel has become notice-
ably longer, there may be a defect in
For your own safety: Use only
brake pads that BMW has ap-
proved for your particular vehicle
Be sure that the coolant mixture is kept
at the year-round ratio of 50:50 (water
and antifreeze/corrosion protection).
This mixture provides protection
against freezing down to approx. -34 7
(-376). Replace the coolant every four
years.
one of the brake system's hydraulic cir- model. BMW cannot evaluate non-
cuits.
approved brake pads to determine if
they are suited for use, and therefore
Proceed to the nearest BMW cen- cannot ensure the operating safety of
ter. Higher brake application pres- the vehicle if they are installed.<
sure may be necessary under these
conditions, and brake pedal travel may
be significantly longer. Please remem-
ber to adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.<
Locks
BMW door lock deicer can be used to
free the locks if they are frozen. This
deicer also contains lubricant.
After using deicer, treatment with BMW
lock cylinder grease is recommended.
The warning lamp also comes on when
the "CHECK BRAKE PADS" message
appears in the Check Control.
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