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Brake Fluid
11-13 . Brake Fluid & Checking the Fluid Level
WARNING s11ao
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. Never let brake fluid contact your eyes because brake fluid can be harmful to your eyes . If brake fluid gets in your eyes , immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water . For safety , when performing this work , wearing eye protection is advisable .
. Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air . Any absorbed moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking performance .
. If the vehicle requires frequent refilling , there may be a leak . If you suspect a problem , have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer .
Alcohol contained in the brake fluid may damage them .
. Be careful not to spill brake fluid when adding it . If brake fluid touches the exhaust pipe , it may cause a bad smell , smoke , and / or a fire . If brake fluid gets on the exhaust pipe , be sure to wipe it off .
Visually check the brake fluid level of the reservoir monthly on the even surface .
& Recommended Brake Fluid s11ao02
Refer to “ Fluids ” FP564 . CAUTION
Never use different brands of brake fluid together . Also , avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand .
CAUTION
. When adding brake fluid , be careful not to allow any dirt into the reservoir .
. Never splash the brake fluid over painted surfaces or rubber parts .
1 ) |
“ MAX ” level line |
2 ) |
“ MIN ” level line |
Be sure to check the brake fluid level from the outside of the reservoir . If the fluid level is below “ MIN ”, top up brake fluid to “ MAX ”. Use only brake fluid from a sealed container .