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NOTICE: (Continued)
Fill your washer fluid tank only
3/4 full when it's
very cold. This allows for expansion, which
could damage the
tank
if it is completely full.
windshield washer. It can damage your
washer system and paint.
Don't use radiator antifreeze in your
Brakes
Brake Master Cylinder
Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the
brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during
normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in,
the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid
is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should
have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that
sooner or later your brakes won't work well, or won't
work at all. So, it isn't a good idea to "top off' your
brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak. If
you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you'll
have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You
should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only
when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. A chime will sound if you
try to drive with this warning light on. See "Brake
System Warning Light" in the Index.
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