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Brake fluid specification
Before using a particular brake fluid, check
that the specifications printed on the con-
tainer correspond to the vehicle require-
ments.
Brake
fluid that complies with the manu-
facturer’s standard is available from quali-
fied workshops.
If no manufacturer-standard brake fluid is
available, you can use brake fluid that is
compliant with DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 6 or
US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4.
Not all brake
fluids that are compliant with
DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 6 or US standard
FMVSS 116 DOT 4 have the same chemical
composition. Some of these brake
fluids
may contain chemicals that can damage or
destroy brake system components over
time.
Brake
fluid that is compliant with the man-
ufacturer’s standard fulfils the require-
ments of DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 6 or
US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must always be be-
tween the MIN and MAX markings on the
brake
fluid reservoir or above the MIN
marking
→
.
If the brake fluid level cannot be read ex-
actly, please seek assistance from a corre-
spondingly
qualified workshop.
The brake fluid level drops slightly when
the vehicle is being used as the brake pads
wear and the brakes are automatically ad-
justed.
Brake fluid level
The indicator lamp lights up red.
Brake
fluid level is too low.
1. Do not drive on! Check the brake
fluid level.
2. Seek expert assistance if the brake fluid
level is too low.
Brake fluid change
1. The brake fluid should be changed by
a correspondingly qualified workshop.
Only new brake fluid that conforms with
the required specification should be used.
WARNING
Brake failure or reduced braking efficiency
can be caused by the brake fluid level be-
ing too low or by brake fluid that is too old
or unsuitable.
·
Have the brake system and brake fluid
level checked regularly or have the
brake fluid changed!
·
The refilled brake fluid must be new.
·
Make sure that the correct brake fluid is
used. Only use brake fluid that is explic-
itly compliant with the designated
standard. Any other brake
fluid or
a low-quality one can affect the func-
tioning of the brakes and reduce their
effectiveness.
WARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
·
In order to reduce the risk of poisoning,
never use bottles or other containers to
store brake
fluid. These containers
could encourage other people to drink
out of them, even if they are labelled
otherwise.
·
Always store brake fluid in its original
sealed container and out of the reach
of children.
NOTICE
Brake fluid that has leaked or been spilt can
damage the vehicle paintwork, plastic
parts and tyres.
·
Wipe off brake fluid that has leaked or
been spilled immediately from all parts
of the vehicle.
Brake fluid can pollute the environ-
ment. Collect any service fluids that
escape or are spilled and dispose of them
correctly and with respect for the environ-
ment.
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