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

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MODEL 171, 172, 231

Model 171 shown

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir

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	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
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
1	Open engine hood
2	Remove cover above brake fluid reservoir (1)	MODEL 231
3	Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1)	Vehicles with manual transmission have a common brake fluid reservoir (1) for clutch operating mechanism and brake system. 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 fluid level is too low, determine and rectify cause, subject to a separate invoice.
		MODEL 171, 172	BF42.10-P-1001-01A
		MODEL 231	BF42.10-P-1001-01J
4	Install cover over brake fluid reservoir (1)	MODEL 231
5	Close engine hood

BRAKE FLUID

Number	Designation			MODEL 231
BF42.10-P-1001-01J	Brake fluid	Filling capacity	Liter	≈0, 6
		Specification		DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1)
		Specification		MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07

BRAKE FLUID

Number	Designation			MODEL 171	MODEL 172
BF42.10-P-1001-01A	Brake fluid	Filling capacity	Liter	≈0, 45...0, 6	≈0, 5
		Specifications for Operating Fluids		DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1)	DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1)
		Specifications for Operating Fluids		MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07	MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07