Pontiac 2009 Vibe Owner's Manual page 200

9-28 Vehicle Service and Care
Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the brake
linings are worn, there will be too
much fluid when new brake linings
are installed. Add or remove fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake/clutch hydraulic system.
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CAUTION
If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be damaged.
Add brake fluid only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 4-17.
What to Add
Use only new DOT-3 brake fluid
from a sealed container. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 11-18.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area around
the cap before removing it. This
helps keep dirt from entering the
reservoir.
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CAUTION
With the wrong kind of fluid in the
brake or clutch hydraulic system,
the brakes or clutch might not
work well. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper
brake fluid.
Notice:
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Using the wrong fluid can
badly damage brake or clutch
hydraulic system parts.
For example, just a few drops
of mineral-based oil, such as
engine oil, in the brake or clutch
hydraulic system can damage
brake or clutch hydraulic
system parts so badly that they
will have to be replaced. Do not
let someone put in the wrong
kind of fluid.
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If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Be careful not to spill brake
fluid on the vehicle. If you do,
wash it off immediately. See
Exterior Cleaning on page 9-86.