Bmw 550i xDrive Sedan 2014 User Manual download pdf (Page 229)

Coolant

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional

equipment that is offered in the model series is

described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐

ment is also described that is not available in a

vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional

equipment or country variant. This also applies

for safety-related functions and systems.

Hints

Danger of burns from hot engine

Do not open the cooling system while

the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant

may cause burns.◀

Suitable additives

Only use suitable additives; otherwise,

engine damage may occur. The additives are

harmful to your health.◀

Coolant consists of water and additives.

Not all commercially available additives are

suitable for the vehicle. Information about the

suitable additives are available from the service

center.

Coolant level

General information

If there is no Min. and Max. mark in the filler

neck of the coolant reservoir, have the coolant

level checked if necessary by your service cen‐

ter and add coolant as needed.

Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐

ant reservoir may be located on the opposite

side of the engine compartment.

Checking

1. Let the engine cool.

2. Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir

slightly counterclockwise to allow any ex‐

cess pressure to dissipate, and then open

it.

3. The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐

tween the minimum and maximum marks

in the filler neck.

Adding

Let the engine cool.

2. Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir

slightly counterclockwise to allow any ex‐

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