What to AddUse only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container.See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11.Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and thearea around the cap before removing it. This helps keepdirt from entering the reservoir.{ CAUTION:With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulicsystem, the brakes might not work well. This couldcause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.Notice:• Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brakehydraulic system parts. For example, just a fewdrops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, inthe brake hydraulic system can damage brakehydraulic system parts so badly that they willhave to be replaced. Do not let someone put inthe wrong kind of fluid.• If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle’s paintedsurfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Becareful not to spill brake fluid on the vehicle. Ifyou do, wash it off immediately. See WashingYour Vehicle on page 5-90.Brake WearThis vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads havebuilt-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warningsound when the brake pads are worn and new pads areneeded. The sound can come and go or be heard all thetime the vehicle is moving, except when applying thebrake pedal firmly.{ CAUTION:The brake wear warning sound means that soonthe brakes will not work well. That could lead to anaccident. When the brake wear warning sound isheard, have the vehicle serviced.Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brakepads could result in costly brake repair.Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brakesqueal when the brakes are first applied or lightlyapplied. This does not mean something is wrong withthe brakes.5-34
