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Brake system - inspect fluid level - AP42.10-P-4210CAA

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MODEL 205 

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir
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DANGER Risk of poisoning  from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with brake fluid Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-13A
IMPORTANT Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
INSPECT Check     
1 Open engine hood    
2 Remove cover of the brake fluid reservoir    
3 Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1) IMPORTANT Vehicles with manual transmission have a common brake fluid reservoir (1) for clutch operating mechanism and brake system.
IMPORTANT The fluid level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings on the brake fluid reservoir (1).
If the fluid level is too low:

Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order
If the fluid level is too high:

Extract brake fluid until the fluid level is at the "MAX" mark
 
4 Install cover of the brake fluid reservoir    
5 Close engine hood