Brake Fluid - McLaren Sports Series Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintaining Your McLaren
Fluid Topping Up

Brake fluid

WARNING: Brake fluid is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and
smoking are prohibited when
handling brake fluid.
WARNING: Brake fluid is toxic. Keep
containers sealed and away from
children. If fluid is accidentally
consumed, seek medical help
straight away.
WARNING: Only use fluid from new,
air tight containers.
NOTE: Avoid spilling brake fluid, it is
harmful to painted surfaces. Any
spillages must be removed
immediately with a mixture of car
shampoo and water.
NOTE: The engine must be switched
off before carrying out the brake fluid
check and top up process.
Right-hand drive models
Checking fluid level
1. Open the luggage compartment, see
Front luggage compartment, page 1.16.
2. Remove the access cover, then unscrew
the cap counter-clockwise and remove
it.
3. The brake fluid is correct if the level just
covers the base of the filter in the filler
neck.
Left-hand drive models
4. Top up if necessary using only new
Pentosin DoT 5.1 brake fluid.
5. Replace the cap and access cover.
6. Close the luggage compartment, see
Front luggage compartment, page 1.16.
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