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4.12
Brake fluid level: checking
WARNING
♦ Never allow brake fluid to come into contact with fluids that
contain mineral oils (e.g. oil, petrol, cleaning agents). Min‐
eral oils will damage seals and rubber grommets of brake
system.
♦ Brake fluid is poisonous. In addition, due to its corrosive
nature, it must not come into contact with paint.
♦ Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs mois‐
ture from the ambient air and should therefore always be
stored in air-tight containers.
♦ Rinse off spilled brake fluid using plenty of water.
♦ Observe relevant disposal regulations.
Caution
When replenishing, ensure to not spill any liquids in the engine
compartment.
Spilled liquids may cause damage in the engine compartment.
Toothed belts, V-belts and poly V-belts which came into con‐
tact with oil, brake fluid or coolant must always be renewed.
Brake fluid level at delivery inspection
– At delivery inspection, the fluid level must be at MAX. marking
-1-.
Note
To prevent brake fluid from flowing out of the reservoir, the max.
marking -1- must not be exceeded.
Brake fluid level at inspection service
Note
♦
The fluid level must always be judged in conjunction with lin‐
ing/pad wear.
♦
When vehicle is in use, fluid level tends to drop slightly due to
lining/pad wear and automatic adjustment.
Recommended brake fluid level “before” brake pads are at wear
limit
• At MIN marking or just above (-2-):
Tiguan 2016 ➤ , Tiguan RUS 2017 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 08.2017
4. Descriptions of work:
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