Brake Fluid 435
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 .
Use only brake fluid from a sealed container .
! MT models
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& Recommended Brake Fluid s11ao02
Refer to “ Fluids ” FP471 . 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 .
Visually check the brake fluid level of the reservoir monthly on the even surface .
! CVT models
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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 ”.
1 “ MAX ” level line 2 Check the brake fluid level in this area . 3 “ MIN ” level line
Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir . Because this reservoir is used for both the brake and clutch systems and has chambers for each system , be sure to check the fluid level for the brake system at the front part of the reservoir ( shaded area in the illustration ). If the fluid level is below “ MIN ”, add the recommended brake fluid to “ MAX ”.
Use only brake fluid from a sealed container .
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