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A3.05
Checking brake system fluid level
Checking brake fluid reservoir level
Remove the engine compartment cosmetic shields (
Remove the left hand cosmetic underwindscreen shield.
Refit the engine compartment cosmetic shields (
Refit the left hand cosmetic underwindscreen shield.
The brake fluid tank is located on the left-hand
side of the engine compartment, underneath
the windscreen bulkhead.
On versions with mechanical gearbox, the
brake fluid tank is shared with the clutch
system.
E3.13).
Hydraulic brake fluid is corrosive.
Contact with brake fluid may cause severe
injury or damage to painted parts of the
vehicle.
In the event of skin contact with fluid, wash
the respective part of the body
immediately with plenty of water.
In the event of contact between the fluid and
painted parts of the vehicle, wash and dry
the respective areas immediately.
Check that the fluid in the tank is always near the
MAX level.
A low fluid level may be an indication of
excessive oil consumption.
If the level is low, remove the cap (1) and top up.
Top up to the MAX level with the recommended
fluid, taken from a sealed container.
The circuit is filled with synthetic fluid. Using
mineral fluid may cause irreparable damage
to the rubber seals in the system.
Close the cap tightly (1).
E3.13).
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