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- Fig. 310 Engine compartment: Cap of brake fluid reservoir
Please refer to the safety notes link►.
Checking brake fluid level
Read off the brake fluid level on the brake fluid reservoir Fig. ►. The brake fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX marks ►.
The brake fluid level is also automatically monitored.
In right-hand drive vehicles the brake fluid reservoir is on the other side of the engine compartment.
Changing brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed regularly by a qualified workshop.
- If the brake fluid level is under the MIN mark, the effectiveness of the brakes and therefore the safety of the vehicle may be impaired - risk of accident! Do not drive on. Obtain professional assistance.
- Heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if old brake fluid is left in the system. This would seriously impair the effectiveness of the brakes and the safety of the car – risk of accident!
CAUTION
- If the brake fluid level is above the MAX mark, brake fluid may escape via the cap on the reservoir in certain circumstances and cause damage to the vehicle.
- Brake fluid must not be allowed to come into contact with the vehicle s body, otherwise it will attack the paintwork.