Brake And Hydraulic Clutch; Control Fluid - Maserati GranTurismo Coupe Owner's Manual

With the oil hot the level may also
exceed the MAX notch.
If necessary, top up with fluid making
sure that it has the same characteristics
as the one already used in the system.

Brake and hydraulic clutch

control fluid

To gain access to the reservoir, remove
the LH panel of the engine
compartment following the
instructions contained in the section
"Engine compartment panels" (pag.
194). Check that the fluid level in the
reservoir is at the maximum level. If the
level drops below the minimum, with
the ignition key in the MAR position,
the warning light "BRAKE" will light
up on the instrument panel.
To check the operation of the warning
light bulb, press the center of the filler
cap. If fluid is needed, use only the
type classified as DOT4.
MAX MAX MAX
WARNING: The brake fluid is
hygroscopic (i.e., it absorbs humidity).
For this reason, if the car is used mainly
in areas with a high rate of
atmospheric humidity, the fluid should
be changed more frequently than
indicated in the Scheduled
Maintenance Plan.
WARNING: Do not let the brake fluid,
which is highly corrosive, come into
contact with the paintwork. If this
should happen, wash the paintwork
immediately with water.
WARNING: The symbol on the
container 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 beyond repair.
Level checks
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