What
to
Add
When
you
do
need
brake fluid,
use
only
DOT-3
brake
fluid.
Use
new
brake fluid
from
a
sealed container only.
Refer
to
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the
Maintenance Schedule.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help keep
dirt
from entering the reservoir.
With the wrong kind
of
fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work
at
all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
NOTICE:
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just
a
few
drops of mineral-based oil, such
as
engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so
badly that they’ll have
to
be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.
If
you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint
finish
can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If
you do,
wash
it
off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
Brake
Wear
Your vehicle
has
four-wheel
disc
brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and
go or be heard
all
the time
your
vehicle is moving (except
when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
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