Adding Brake And Clutch Fluid - Daewoo Kalos User Manual

BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Your vehicle has one reservoir for both
the brake and clutch fluid.
Brake/clutch fluid can absorb moisture.
Excessive moisture in the fluid may re-
duce the effectiveness of the hydraulic
brake/clutch system. Change the fluid
according to this manual to prevent hy-
draulic system corrosion.
Use only brake/clutch fluid recom-
mended by our company. Keep reser-
voir filled to the proper level. Do not
allow the level to fall below MIN mark
or to raise beyond the MAX mark.
A low fluid level in the brake fluid res-
ervoir can be either an indication of a
leak in the brake system or a normal
indication caused by usual brake pad/
lining wear. Consult your authorized
repairer to determine if the system needs
repair and add fluid after work is done
on your hydraulic brake system if it is
required.
When your brake fluid drops to low
level, the brake system warning lamp
( ip ) will come on. See "BRAKE
SYSTEM WARNING LAMP" in the in-
dex.
ADDING BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
1. Thoroughly wipe away dirt from
around the fluid reservoir cap.
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CAUTION
• Make sure you thoroughly clean
around the brake/clutch fluid res-
ervoir cap before removing the
cap.
Contamination of the brake/clutch
fluid system can affect system perfor-
mance, leading to costly repairs.
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2. Unscrew the filler cap.
3. Use the proper recommended brake/
clutch fluid to fill the reservoir to the
MAX mark. Be careful not to spill
the fluid on painted surfaces. If this
happens, use cold water to wash the
affected area immediately.
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CAUTION
An overflow of brake/clutch fluid on
the engine may cause the fluid to
burn.
• Do not overfill the reservoir.
An engine fire can cause personal in-
juries and damage your vehicle and
other property.