Maintenance and service
Power steering fluid
& Checking the fluid level
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. Be careful not to spill power
steering fluid when adding it. If
power steering fluid touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
power steering fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
off.
The power steering fluid expands greatly
as its temperature rises; the fluid level
differs according to fluid temperature.
Therefore, the reservoir tank has two
different checking ranges for hot and cold
fluids.
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself
because the fluid may be hot.
Check the power steering fluid level
monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface,
and stop the engine.
CAUTION
. When power steering fluid is
being added, use only clean fluid,
and be careful not to allow any
dirt into the tank. And never use
different brands together.
. Avoid spilling fluid when adding
it in the tank.
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