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Always top up using the correct specification of fluids.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
The specification of the coolant is shown on the coolant expansion reser-
voir» Fig. 326.
If no specified coolant is available, use only distilled or demineralised water and
have the mixing ratio of water and coolant additive corrected by a specialist
garage as soon as possible.
CAUTION
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If the expansion tank is empty, do not top up with coolant. The system could
aerate - risk of damaging the engine! Do not drive the vehicle! Switch off
the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
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Do not fill the coolant above the mark
A
» Fig. 326. When it heats up, the
coolant could press out of the cooling system - there is a risk of damage to the
engine parts.
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If it is not possible to add coolant, stop driving! Switch off the engine and
seek assistance from a specialist garage.
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A coolant additive which does not correspond to the correct specification
can reduce the anti-corrosion effect of the cooling system - there is a risk of
damage to the cooling system and the engine.
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If water other than distilled (demineralised) water is used, then have the
coolant replaced by a specialist garage - there is a risk of engine damage.
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A loss of coolant could be due to leaks in the cooling system - there is a risk
of engine damage. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist
garage.
Note
A coolant level which is too low is indicated in the instrument cluster by the
warning light and a corresponding message » page 47. We still recommend
inspecting the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.
Brake fluid
Fig. 327
Brake fluid reservoir
Check the brake fluid under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is turned off.
Check brake fluid level - the brake fluid level must be between the markings
“MIN” and “MAX”» Fig. 327.
Specification - the brake fluid must comply with VW 501 14 standard (this
standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).
The brake fluid change is carried out during the inspection.
WARNING
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If the date of the brake fluid change is exceeded, steam bubbles could
form in the brake system during heavy braking. This can impair the efficien-
cy of the brakes – risk of accident!
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The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment » page 274.
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There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the
fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the
“MIN” » Fig. 327 marking. Stop driving – There is a risk of an accident!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
A brake fluid level which is too low is indicated in the instrument cluster by the
warning light and a corresponding message» page 42. We therefore recom-
mend that you check the coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to
time.
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