Adding Fluid; Refilling Brake Fluid; Brake Fluid Can Absorb Moisture From The Air - Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Adding fluid

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Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
Fluid type
Items

Refilling brake fluid

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Turn the engine switch off.
1
Depress the brake pedal more than 40 times.
2
Remove the reservoir cap by hand. Add brake fluid up to the "MAX" line.
3
If you do not follow the procedure above, the reservoir may overflow.

Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air

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Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use only
newly opened brake fluid.
WARNING
When filling the reservoir
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Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted sur-
faces. If fluid gets on your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water immediately. If
you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
If the fluid level is low or high
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It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when
the fluid level in the accumulator is high. If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may
indicate a serious problem.
LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U)
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Clean funnel