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- Fig. 314 Engine compartment: Cap of brake fluid reservoir
Checking brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX marks Fig. ►.
If the level goes down noticeably in a short time, or drops below the MIN mark, there may be a leak in the brake system. Obtain professional assistance. The brake fluid level is also monitored by a warning lamp in the instrument cluster link►.
In right-hand drive vehicles the brake fluid reservoir is on the other side of the engine compartment.
Changing brake fluid
Your vehicle s Service Schedule will tell you the regular intervals at which the brake fluid is due for renewal. We recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by a qualified workshop during a service.
WARNING
- Brake fluid is poisonous; it must be stored in the sealed original container in a safe place out of the reach of children.
- Heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid is left in the system for too long. This would seriously affect the efficiency of the brakes and the safety of the car – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Brake fluid must not be allowed to come into contact with the vehicle s body, otherwise it will attack the paintwork.
Note
The brake fluid reservoir is located under a cover.