Checking and topping up fluids
Any loss of coolant normally indicates a leak in
the cooling system. Drive to a qualified workshop
without delay and have the cooling system
checked. If there are no leaks in the system, a
loss of coolant can only occur if the coolant boils
and is forced out of the system as a result of
overheating.
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WARNING
- The cooling system is under pressure. Do
not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank
when the engine is hot: you could be scal
ded by escaping steam.
- The coolant and coolant additive can be a
health hazard. Store the coolant additive in
the original container in a safe place out of
reach of children - risk of poisoning.
- When working in the engine compartment
be aware that the radiator fan may start
running suddenly, even if the ignition is
switched off- risk of injury!
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CAUTION
Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could have got into the cooling
system - risk of engine damage! In this case,
do NOT drive on. Obtain professional assis
tance.
Brake fluid
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8cm
DOT 4
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Fig. 218
Engine compartment: Cap of brake fluid reservoir
Please refer to the safety notes
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in Working
on components in the engine compartment on
page 244.
250
Checking brake fluid level
� Read off the brake fluid level on the brake fluid
reservoir
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246,
Fig. 214.
The brake fluid
level must be between the MIN and MAX marks
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The brake fluid level is also automatically moni
tored.
Having brake fluid changed
Have the brake fluid changed regularly by a quali
fied workshop.
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WARNING
- 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 effective
ness of the brakes and the safety of the car
- risk of accident!
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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 in
to contact with the vehicle's body, other
wise it will attack the paintwork.
Battery
General warnings for batteries
Because of the complexity of the power supply,
any battery work, such as disconnection, replace
ment, etc.
must
be carried out by a qualified
workshop
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.
The term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt
battery in your vehicle.
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