SAIC MG 6, Service Manual

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Maintenance
Brakes
Brake Pads
DO NOT rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving; this may overheat the brakes,
reduce their efficiency and cause excessive
wear.
For the first 1,500 km, you should avoid situations where
heavy braking is required.
Remember that regular servicing is vital to ensure that
all the brake components are examined for wear at the
correct intervals, and changed when required to ensure
long term safety and optimum performance.
When a brake pad wears to a predetermined point, please
seek MG Authorised Repairer to replace brake pad
，
otherwise may result in serious accident as lose the brake
effectiveness.
After replacing the brake pad or brake disc, the running-in
of 800 km is necessary.
Brake Fluid Check and Top Up
Brake fluid is highly toxic, keep containers
sealed and out of the reach of children.
If accidental consumption of brake fluid
is
suspected, seek medical attention
immediately.
Prevent brake fluid coming into contact
with the skin or eyes. If this occurs, rinse
immediately with plenty of water.
The brake fluid level should be checked weekly when the
system is cold and with the car on level ground.
The fluid level can be seen through the reservoir neck
and should be maintained as close to the ‘MAX’ mark as
possible. Do not allow the level to drop below the ‘MIN’
mark.
Note: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Soak
up any spillage with an absorbent cloth immediately
and wash the area with a mixture of car shampoo and
water.
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