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BMW 325i TOURING 2003 E46 Owners Guide 122In the engine compartment
HoodTo releasePull the lever located under the left-
hand side of the instrument panel.
Do not attempt to service your 
vehicle if you do not have the 
required technical

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BMW 325i TOURING 2003 E46 Owners Guide 124
Engine compartment essentials
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1Brake fluid reservoir129
2Dipstick, engine oil126
3Coolant expansion tank128
4Reservoir for the headlamp and 
windshield washer system126
5Engine oil filler neck126
6Auxiliary terminal for jump-

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BMW 325i TOURING 2003 E46 Owners Guide 126
Washer fluidsHeadlamp* and windshield 
washer systemCapacity approx. 
5.6 US quarts/5.3 liters.
Fill with water and – if required – with a 
washer antifreeze additive according to 
manufacture

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The oil volume between the two marks 
on the dipstick corresponds to approx. 
1.1 US quarts/1 liter. Do not fill beyond 
the upper mark on the dipstick. Excess 
oil will damage the engine.
Adding

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Ask your BMW center for details 
concerning the specific BMW 
High Performance Synthetic Oil or syn-
thetic oils that have been approved.<
You can also call BMW of North Amer-
ica toll-free at 1-8

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BMW 325i TOURING 2003 E46 Owners Guide 129
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-
posal of antifreeze agents with corro-
sion inhibitor.<
Brake fluidIndicator lamp
The brake warning lamp comes 
on when the park

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BMW 325i TOURING 2003 E46 Owners Guide 130Maintenance
The BMW Maintenance SystemThe BMW Maintenance System has 
been designed as a reliable means of 
providing maximum driving and operat-
ing safety – and as cost-effectively as 
possible

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BMW 325i TOURING 2003 E46 Owners Guide 132Laws and regulations
California Proposition 65 warningCalifornia laws require us to state the 
following warning:
Engine exhaust, some of its con-
stituents, and certain vehicle com-
ponents contai

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engine misfiring for even a short period 
of time can seriously damage emission 
control system components, especially 
the catalytic converter.
SERVICE ENGINE SOON warn-
ing lamp for Canadian mod