Cadillac CTS 2014 Owner's Manual page 339

Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 -
CRC - 9/19/13
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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 5-26.
What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid
from a sealed container.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area around
the cap before removing it. This
helps keep dirt from entering the
reservoir.
Warning
With the wrong kind of fluid in the
brake hydraulic system, the
brakes might not work well. This
could cause a crash. Always use
the proper brake fluid.
Caution
Using the wrong fluid can
badly damage brake
hydraulic system parts. For
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Black plate (27,1)
Vehicle Care
Caution (Continued)
example, just a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in the brake hydraulic system
can damage brake hydraulic
system parts so badly that they
will have to be replaced. Do not
let someone put in the wrong kind
of fluid.
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.
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