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The brake fluid level drops slightly when the vehicle is being used as the brake pads wear and the
brakes are automatically adjusted.
Brake fluid level
The red indicator light comes on.
The brake fluid level is too low.
Do not continue driving!
Check the brake fluid level.
If the brake fluid level is too low:
See your authorized Volkswagen dealer for assistance.
Have the brake system checked.
Changing brake fluid
Brake fluid must be changed according to the service schedule in your ⇒BookletWarranty and
Maintenance,. Have the brake fluid checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility. Refill only with new brake fluid that meets the standards listed above.
WARNING
Brake failure and reduced brake performance can be caused by not having enough brake fluid in
the reservoir or by old or incorrect brake fluid.
Have the brake system and brake fluid level checked regularly.
Have the brake fluid changed according to the service schedule in your ⇒BookletWarranty and
Maintenance,.
Hard braking with old brake fluid may cause vapor lock. Vapor lock reduces braking perfor‐
mance, increases stopping distances and can even cause total brake failure.
Only use brake fluid that expressly conforms to VW Standard 50114.
If a brake fluid that conforms to VW Standard 501 14 is not available, only use a high-quality
brake fluid that conforms to U.S. Standard FMVSS116DOT4 Class 6 requirements.
Brake fluid in an opened container can quickly become unusable. Refill your brake fluid reser‐
voir only with new brake fluid from an unopened container.
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