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Advice
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine c
omp
ar
tment of the vehicle.
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Switch the ignition off.
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Open the bonnet ››› page 204.
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Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir
››› Fig. 208. It should be between the “MIN”
and “MAX” marks.
The fluid level drops slightly after a period of
time due to automatic compensation for
brake pad wear. This is quite normal.
However, 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. If
the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, this will be indicated by the warning
lamp illuminating on the instrument panel
››› page 157, Control lamp.
WARNING
●
If the fluid lev
el has dropped below the MIN
mark, do not continue driving. Risk of acci-
dent! Go to a technical service.
●
Heavy use of the brakes may cause a va-
pour lock if the brake fluid is left in the brake
system for too long. This would seriously af-
fect the efficiency of the brakes and the safe-
ty of the vehicle.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. Therefore, it
gradual
ly absorbs moisture from the atmos-
phere. If the water content in the brake fluid
is too high, the brake system could corrode.
The water content also reduces the boiling
point of the brake fluid.
The brake fluid must comply with one of the
following standards or specifications:
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VW 50114
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FMVSS 116 DOT4
CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the vehicle paintwork.
Window washer system
T
op
pin
g up windscreen washer fluid
Fig. 209 Engine compartment: windscreen
w
a
sher r
eservoir.
Read the additional information carefully
›
›
›
page 43
The container for the windscreen washer con-
tains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen or
rear window and the headlight washer sys-
tem. The container is located in the engine
compartment.
The capacity of the reservoir is approximately
3.5 litres; in vehicles with a headlight washer
system, it is approximately 5.4 litres
1)
.
Plain water on its own is not enough to clean
the glass and the headlights properly. We
1)
Valid only for certain countries. 5.4 litres for both
vers
ions.
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