If the ignition is in ON and the brake fluid is low, the“Check Brake Fluid” message will be displayed inthe DIC. See “Check Brake Fluid Message” underDICWarnings and Messages on page 3-61.When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brakewarning light will come on. SeeBrake System WarningLight on page 3-39.What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants onpage 6-13.Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This will helpkeep dirt from entering the reservoir.{CAUTION:With the wrong kind of fluid in your brakesystem, your brakes may not work well, or theymay not even work at all. This could cause acrash. Always use the proper brake fluid.Notice:• Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brakesystem parts. For example, just a few drops ofmineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in yourbrake system can damage brake system parts sobadly that they will have to be replaced. Do notlet someone put in the wrong kind of fluid.• If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s paintedsurfaces, the paint finish can be damaged.Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourvehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately.SeeAppearance Care on page 5-86.Brake WearYour vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea high-pitched warning sound when the brake padsare worn and new pads are needed. The soundmay come and go or be heard all the time your vehicleis moving (except when you are pushing on thebrake pedal firmly).5-42
