Brake fluid
Fig. 156
Brake fluid reservoir
Check the brake fluid under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is turned off.
Check brake fluid level - the brake fluid level must lie between the markings
“MIN” and “MAX”» Fig. 156.
Specification - the brake fluid must comply with the standard VW 501 14 (this
standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).
WARNING
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The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
the engine compartment » page 128.
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If the fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below
the “MIN” » Fig. 156mark, this may be an indication of a leak in the brake
system.
Do not continue driving - risk of accident! Seek help from a spe-
cialist garage.
Note
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The brake fluid is changed as part of a compulsory inspection service.
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Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light being shown on
the display of the instrument cluster as well as the corresponding message
» page 30. We still recommend inspecting the brake fluid level in the reservoir
from time to time.
Vehicle battery
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Check condition
134
Charging 135
Disconnect/reconnect and change 135
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Depending on the engine, the vehicle battery is either in the engine compart-
ment or the luggage compartment.
Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge protection
The on-board power supply system tries to prevent the vehicle battery from
discharging in the following ways when it is subject to heavy loading.
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By increasing the engine idle speed.
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Through the power limitation of certain consumers.
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By switching off some consumers (e.g. heated seats) for as long as necessa-
ry.
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
Symbol Meaning
Always wear eye protection!
Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection!
Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle battery!
When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
is produced!
Keep children away from the vehicle battery!
133
Inspecting and replenishing
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