Mercedes-Benz 209 D Operating Instructions Manual page 65

Engine compartment flap opened
1 Brake fluid reservoir
2 Con trol pin
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4.9.3 Hydraulic sections of clutch and brake systems - checking fluid level
The translucent brake fluid reservoir 1 ~
located on th e front LH side of the cngin<'
compart ment.
The fluid level can be checked without
sc rewing off th e cap. The reservo ir must
always be sufficiently fill ed
Do not fill above upper marking (mnximum
marking).
The indicat or lig ht on the instrument parwl
comes on if the fluid level in the rcscrvoi1'>
is too low.
Function of the indica tor light cnn Im
tested
Turn stee ring lock to driving position
Depress con trol pin on reservoir .
II llrake fluid needs to be replen ished,
check hydraulic system for leaks and
check thickness of brake linings.
Always screw on cover of reservoir tightly.
U!;P only tested and recommended brake
fluicl brands for replenishmen t or renewal.
Observe boiling poin t (DOT 4).
Ropl,tcc t,rnke fluid once a year, most suit-
ably
in
spring
A <;ma ll sticker, attac hed to th e doo r pillar
of the driver's door by the MERCEDES-
m
N7 service station, is intended to serve
ns a reminder when next to replace the
brake fluid