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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Brake Fluid
Maintenance
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
Power Steering Fluid
We recommend that you check the power st eering fluid level every time you refuel.
Check when the engi ne is not running.
1.Look at
the side of the reservoir. The fluid
should be between the UPPER LEVEL and
LOWER LEVEL .
2. Add power ste
ering fluid if necessary to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
u Inspect the
system for a leak. If the fluid
level goes below the LOWER LEVEL
frequently, have the system inspected as
soon as possible.
Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle's braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
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 re filled 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 for l eaks or worn brake pads as
soon as possible.
Brake Reservoir
MINMAX
Specified fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid
1Power Steering Fluid
NOTICE
Turning the steering wheel to full left or right lock
and holding it there can da mage the power steering
pump.
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and ca refully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills imme diately; it could damage
components in the e ngine compartment.
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
