Brake Fluid

The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down:
- The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up.
- A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well.
Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
WARNING
If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. See “Checking Brake Fluid” in this section.
When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning Light .
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the brake fluid. See Maintenance Schedule .
See also:
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
Rear Seat – Sedan or Wagon
Rear Seat – Coupe
(Top Tether Anchor): Seating
positions with top tether anchors.
(Lower Anchor): Seating
positions with two lower anchors.
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Storing Button Memory Positions
To save positions into Button Memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and
adjustable pedals, if available, to the desired driving positions.
2. Press and hold ...
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle has an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an airbag deployment or
hitting a road obstacl ...






