Chevrolet 2010 Aveo Sedan, Owner'S Manual

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Brakes
Brake Fluid
The vehicle has one
reservoir for both the
brake and clutch hydraulic
systems. It is filled with
DOT 3 brake fluid.
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 14 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 or clutch hydraulic system
can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake or
clutch 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 brake 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 fluid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the brake or clutch hydraulic
system.
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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 and/or clutch hydraulic system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake
warning light comes on. See
Brake System Warning
Light on page 4 ‑ 28 .
What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed
container. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 7 ‑ 11 .
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt
from entering the reservoir.
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