Black plate (21,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087690) - 2015 -CRC - 7/2/14Vehicle Care 10-21When the brake/clutch fluid falls to alow level, the brake warning lightcomes on. See Brake SystemWarning Light on page 5-18.What to AddUse only new GM approved DOT 3brake fluid from a sealed container.See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 11-5.Always clean the brake/clutch fluidreservoir cap and the area aroundthe cap before removing it. Thishelps keep dirt from entering thereservoir.{ WarningWith the wrong kind of fluid in thebrake/clutch hydraulic system, thebrakes might not work well. Thiscould cause a crash. Always usethe proper brake/clutch fluid.{ Caution. Using the wrong fluid canbadly damage brake/clutchhydraulic system parts. Forexample, just a few drops ofmineral-based oil, such asengine oil, in the brakehydraulic system can damagebrake hydraulic system partsso badly that they will have tobe replaced. Do not letsomeone put in the wrongkind of fluid.. If brake fluid is spilled on thevehicle's painted surfaces,the paint finish can bedamaged. Be careful not tospill brake fluid on thevehicle. If you do, wash it offimmediately.BatteryThe original equipment battery ismaintenance free. Do not removethe cap and do not add fluid.Refer to the replacement numbershown on the original battery labelwhen a new battery is needed. SeeEngine Compartment Overview onpage 10-5 for battery location.{ WarningBatteries should not be disposedof with regular refuse. Make surethat you dispose of old batteriesin accordance with environmentalprotection regulations to helpprotect the environment and yourhealth.
