Fluid Reservoirs Removing the Maintenance Panel Checking Brake Fluid To check fluid levels, remove the maintenance Warning: Contact Tesla immediately if panel: you notice increased movement of the 1. Open the hood. brake pedal or a significant loss of brake 2. Pull the maintenance panel upward to fluid. Driving under these conditions can release the clips that hold it in place. result in extended stopping distances or complete brake failure. The Brake indicator on the touchscreen alerts you if the quantity of fluid in the brake reservoir drops below the recommended level. If it displays while driving, stop as soon as safety permits by gently applying the brakes. Do not continue driving. Contact Tesla immediately. Caution: The maintenance panel protects Fluid Level Check the front trunk from water. When re- attaching, make sure it is fully seated. Tesla checks the brake fluid level at the regularly scheduled maintenance intervals. Checking Battery Coolant Topping Up the Brake Fluid If the quantity of fluid in the cooling system Do not top up your brake fluid. Tesla service drops below the recommended level, the does this when you bring Model 3 in for touchscreen displays a warning message. Stop regular servicing. The following instructions driving Model 3 as soon as safety permits and are provided for information purposes and contact Tesla. future reference only: Fluid Level Check 1. Clean the filler cap before removing to Tesla checks the Battery coolant level at the prevent dirt from entering the reservoir. regularly scheduled maintenance intervals. 2. Unscrew the cap and remove. DO NOT REMOVE THE FILLER CAP AND DO 3. Top up the reservoir to the MAX mark NOT ADD FLUID. Doing so can result in using the appropriate brake fluid. damage not covered by the warranty. 4. Replace the filler cap. Warning: Only use new fluid from a Do Not Top Up Battery Coolant sealed air-tight container. Never use Warning: Battery coolant can be previously used fluid or fluid from a hazardous and can irritate eyes and skin. previously opened container—fluid Under no circumstances should you absorbs moisture which decreases remove the filler cap and/or add coolant. braking performance. If the touchscreen warns you that the Warning: Brake fluid is highly toxic. Keep fluid level is low, contact Tesla containers sealed and out of the reach of immediately. children. In the event of accidental To maximize the performance and life of the consumption, seek medical attention Battery, the cooling system uses a specific immediately. mixture of G-48 ethylene-glycol coolant Caution: Brake fluid damages painted (HOAT). Contact Tesla for more specific surfaces. Immediately soak up any spills information about the coolant. with an absorbent cloth and wash the area with a mixture of car shampoo and water. Maintenance 127