Brake Fluid 431
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
s11ao0102
& Recommended Brake Fluid s11ao02
Refer to“ Fluids” FP465. 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
1“ MAX” level line 2“ MIN” level line s11ao0101
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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