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Checking
and filling
Brake fluid
Checking brake fluid level
The brake fluid level can be checked with a
quick glance .
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Fig. 165
Engine compartme nt: Cover on the brake flu ·
id reservo ir
Before you check anything in the engine com-
partment,
always read and heed all WARN·
INGS ¢ .&._ in Working in the engine compart-
ment on page 206 .
.. Read the brake fluid level from the brake
fluid reservoir ¢
fig . 165,
¢
page 208,
fig. 161.
The brake fluid level must be be·
tween the "MIN" and "MAX" markings.
The brake f luid reservoir is located at the rear
partition of the engine compartment
on the
left side ¢
page 208 .
The fluid level may drop
slightly
after some
time due to the automatic adjustment of the
brake pads . This is not cause for alarm.
If the brake fluid level falls
considerably
be-
low the "MIN" mark, the brake warning/indi-
cator light (U.S. models: .
, Canadian mod-
els: .
) will come on¢
page 15.
Do not con-
tinue to operate the vehicle . The complete
brake system should be thoroughly checked
by an authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop and the cause corrected . If the
brake fluid level is too low, the brake warning/
indicator light will illuminate. Contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer
immediately .
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Tips
The brake fluid reservoir is located under-
neath the cover.
Changing brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed by an experi-
enced technician .
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. If
t he water content in the brake fluid is too
high, corrosion in the brake system may result
after a period of time . The boiling point of the
brake fluid will also decrease considerably and
decrease braking performance.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be changed
every two years.
Always use new brake fluid
which conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle
Standard "FMVSS 116 DOT 4".
The brake fluid reservoir can be difficult to
reach, therefore, we recommend that you
have the brake fluid changed by your author-
ized
Audi dealer.
Your dealer has the correct
tools, the right brake fluid and the know-how
to do this for you .
A
WARNING
- Brake fluid is poisonous. It must be stor-
ed only in the closed original container
out of the reach of children!
- Brake failure can result from old or inap-
propriate brake fluid. Observe these pre-
cautions:
- Use only brake fluid that meets SAE
specification
J
1703 and conforms to
Federal Motor Vehicle Standard 116.
Always check with your authorized Audi
dealer to make sure you are using the
correct brake fluid. The correct type of
brake fluid is also indicated on the
brake fluid reservoir.
- The brake fluid must be new. Heavy use
of the brakes can cause a vapor lock if
the brake fluid is left in the system too
long . This can seriously affect the effi-
ciency of the brakes as well as your
safety. This could result in an accident.
(D
Note
Brake fluid will damage the paint of your
vehicle.
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