Brake Fluid - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

Front compartment
!
Always use a windshield washer concen
trate labeled for winter where temperatures
may fall below freezing point. Failure to do so
could result in damage to the washer system/
reservoir.
> Premix the windshield washer fluid in a
suitable container.
Observe mixing ratios depending on the
outside temperature ( page 308).
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> Use the tab to pull cap upwards.
> Refill the windshield washer reservoir.
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> Push cap onto the windshield washer
reservoir.
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>> Operation

Brake fluid

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Warning!
During vehicle operation, the boiling
point of the brake fluid is continuously
reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under
extremely strenuous operating condi
tions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system,
thus reducing the system's efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be re
placed regularly. Refer to your vehicle's
Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.
The brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir may be too low if the brake warning
lamp in the instrument cluster comes on
( page 34) although the parking brake is
released.
!
If you find that the brake fluid in the brake
fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark
or below, have the brake system checked for
brake pad thickness and leaks immediately.
Contact an authorized smart center immedi
ately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not
solve the problem.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the
front compartment on the driver's side.
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Cap