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Use only new DOT-4 brake fluid
from a sealed container. It is
recommended that the brake
hydraulic system be flushed and
refilled with new DOT-4 fluid
at a regular maintenance service
every two years. See Additional
Required Services on page 11-6
and Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-12.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir
cap and the area around the cap
before removing it. This helps keep
dirt from entering the reservoir.
{ CAUTION
With the wrong kind of fluid in
the brake hydraulic system,
the brakes might not work well.
This could cause a crash.
Always use the proper brake fluid.
Notice:
• Using the wrong fluid can badly
damage brake hydraulic system
parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil,
such as engine oil, in the brake
hydraulic system can damage
brake hydraulic system parts so
badly that they will have to be
replaced. Do not let someone
put in the wrong kind of fluid.
• If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Be careful not to spill brake
fluid on the vehicle. If you do,
wash it off immediately. See
Exterior Cleaning on page 9-98.
Brake Wear
This vehicle has 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 can come
and go or be heard all the time the
vehicle is moving, except when
applying the brake pedal firmly.
{ CAUTION
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
an accident. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
9-26 Vehicle Service and Care