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Brake fluid
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).
WARNING
The following warning instructions must be followed at all times when
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working in the engine compartment
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the
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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
The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.
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A low brake fluid level which is too low is indicated by the warning light
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being shown on the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corre-
sponding
message» page
45. We therefore recommend that you check the
coolant level directly at the reservoir from time to time.
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General Maintenance
Fig. 327
Brake fluid reservoir
» page
275.
Vehicle battery
Introduction
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Automatic consumer shutdown - discharge protection of the vehicle
battery
The on-board power supply tries as follows to avoid draining the vehicle bat-
tery when it is heavily loaded.
By increasing the engine idle speed.
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By limiting the power of certain consumers.
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By turning off some consumers (heated seats, heated rear window) for as
long as necessary.
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
Symbol
Always wear eye protection.
Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection.
Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle battery.
When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
is produced.
Keep children away from the vehicle battery.
WARNING
Battery acid is highly corrosive - risk of injury, irritation or poisoning! Corro-
sive vapours in the air irritate and damage the respiratory tract and the
eyes. The following guidelines must be observed.
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
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the vehicle battery.
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolyte fluid, immedi-
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ately wash the affected area for a few minutes with plenty of water. Seek
medical assistance if required.
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