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

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MODEL 251

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir

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	Checking
	Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.	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
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
1	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position		AR88.40-P-1000RT
2	Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1)	The fluid level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings on the brake fluid reservoir (1). If fluid level is too high, extract brake fluid down to "MAX" marking. If the fluid level is too low, determine cause and rectify subject to a separate invoice.
2	Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1)		*BF42.10-P-1001-01H
3	Close engine hood		AR88.40-P-1000RT

BRAKE FLUID

Number	Designation			Model 251
BF42.10-P-1001-01H	Brake fluid	Filling capacity	Liters	≈0, 8
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Specifications
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Specifications	DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1)
			Specifications
			Specifications	MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07