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

MODEL 197.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion 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
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
  Preparatory activity     
1 Remove covering on brake unit MODEL 197.3/4
with CODE B14 (Carbon-fiber engine compartment cover)
 
INSPECT Check     
2 Check fluid level in expansion reservoir (1)    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS General brake fluid DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1)
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus) MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07
IMPORTANT The fluid level must be between the "Min." and "Max." markings on the expansion reservoir (1).
If the fluid level is too low:

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
If the fluid level is too high:

Extract brake fluid until the fluid level is at the "Max." mark.
  Finishing activity     
3 Install covering onto brake unit MODEL 197.3/4
with CODE B14 (Carbon-fiber engine compartment cover)