Audi 100 C3 owners manual page 114

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VEHICLE CARE BRAKE FLUID If the brake fluid level falls considerably Changing brake fluid below the mark "MIN", the brake warning Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the light will come on. Do not continue to operate the vehicle. T he complete brake atmosphere. If the water content in the system should be thoroughly checked by brake fluid is too high, corrosion in the your Audi dealer and the cause correct- ed. brake system may result after a period of time. The boiling point of the brake fluid WARNING will also decrease considerably. If the brakes are under constant and extreme Brake fluid is poisonous. Brake use, a vapor lock may result impairing fluid is also harmful to the paint of your vehicle. the effectiv eness of the brakes and the If brake fluid must be added to the vehicle safety. Brake f luid reserv oir WARNING The brake fluid reservoir is located at the reservoir, use only new and unused The brake fluid must be replaced eve- rear partition of the engine compartment DOT 4 brake fluid that meets SAE specification J 1703 and conforms to ry 2 years. Your Audi dealer will per- on the left side as seen in driving Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- direction. dard 116. form this ser vice for you. Checking fluid level Do not use any other brake fluid, The correct fluid lev el is important for the or brake fluid that has absorbed moi- proper functioning of the brake system. sture from the open air, or brake fluid The fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir that is dirty. It may cause premature should always be between the MAX and wear or unreliable braking action. MIN markings. Your brake fluid level is automatically monitored by the brake Do not add or mix DOT 5 silicone type brake fluid with the brake fluid in warning light (see page 50). The fluid level may drop slightly after some time your vehicle as severe component corrosion may result. Such corrosion due to the automatic adjustment of the brake pads. T his is no cause for alarm. could lead to brake system failur e. Always heed WA RNINGS on page 102. 112

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