Maserati Levante 2021 Owner's Manual page 345

• Clean the top of the master cylinder
reservoir before removing the cap.
• Add fluid to bring the level up to
the "MAX" mark on the side of the
master cylinder reservoir. Use only
manufacturer's recommended brake
fluid (see "Refillings Table" in this
section).
• Once the correct level is reached,
firmly close the cap.
Normal brake pad wear could cause
the fluid level to fall. However, low
fluid level may be caused by a leak
too, and requires accurate checkup of
the braking system.
CAUTION!
The symbol on the tank cap
identifies the synthetic type of brake
fluid, distinguishing it from the
mineral type. Using mineral fluids
damages the special rubber linings of
the brake system irreparably.
WARNING!
• To avoid contamination from foreign
materials or moisture, use only new
brake fluid or fluid that has been
in a tightly closed container. Keep
the master cylinder reservoir cap
secured at all times. Brake fluid in
an open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower
boiling point. This may cause it to
boil unexpectedly during hard or
prolonged braking, resulting in
sudden brake failure. This could
result in an accident.
•
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir
can result in spilling brake fluid on
hot engine parts, causing the brake
fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can
also damage painted and vinyl
Maintenance and Care
surfaces, make sure it does not spill
over these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid
to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake
seal components could be damaged,
causing partial or complete brake
failure. This could result in an
accident.
Adding Windshield/Headlight Washer
Fluid
The reservoir on the left side of the
engine compartment contains the fluid
to wash the windshield, the window
liftgate and headlights (if foreseen).
During scheduled services or when the
message of low level of the washer
fluid appears together with the
related telltale add more fluid as
soon as possible.
Depending on the system installed in
the vehicle, the fluid reservoir may
contain nearly 5 litres (1.1 UK gal) of
windshield/headlight washer fluid or
nearly 3,5 litres (0.77 UK gal) of washer
fluid.
• Remove the reservoir cap in the
engine compartment and lift the
filler neck.
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