Fluid - Honda 2017 Civic Owner's Manual

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduBrake/Clutch

Brake/Clutch

Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

Use the same fluid for both the brakes and clutch

Checking the Brake/Clutch

Brake Reserve Tank

* Not available on all models

Fluid

The fluid level should be between the MIN

and MAX marks on the side of the reserve

Manual transmission models

The brake fluid reserve tank is also used for

your vehicle's clutch fluid. As long as you keep

the brake fluid level as instructed above, there

is no need for checking the clutch fluid level.

1Brake/Clutch

Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your

vehicle's braking system and can cause extensive

If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should

use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed

container as a temporary replacement.

Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion

and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the

brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy

Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.

If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,

have a dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn

brake pads as soon as possible.

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