Dodge Durango SRT 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level of the master cylinder should be
checked whenever the vehicle is serviced, or
immediately if the brake system warning light is
on. If necessary, add fluid to bring level within
the designated marks on the side of the reser-
voir of the brake master cylinder. Be sure to
clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing cap. With disc brakes, fluid level can
be expected to fall as the brake pads wear.
Brake fluid level should be checked when pads
are replaced. If the brake fluid is abnormally low,
check the system for leaks.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for further information.
WARNING!
•
Use only manufacturer’s recommended
brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids And Lubri-
cants” in “Technical Specifications” for fur-
ther information. Using the wrong type of
brake fluid can severely damage your
brake system and/or impair its perfor-
mance. The proper type of brake fluid for
your vehicle is also identified on the origi-
nal factory installed hydraulic master cylin-
der reservoir.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•
To avoid contamination from foreign matter
or moisture, use only new brake fluid or
fluid that has been in a tightly closed con-
tainer. Keep the master cylinder reservoir
cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a
open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This
may cause it to boil unexpectedly during
hard or prolonged braking, resulting in sud-
den brake failure. This could result in a
collision.
•
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine
parts, causing the brake fluid to catch fire.
Brake fluid can also damage painted and
vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
•
Do not allow petroleum based fluid to con-
taminate the brake fluid. Brake seal com-
ponents could be damaged, causing partial
or complete brake failure. This could result
in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission
fluid to ensure optimum transmission perfor-
mance and life. Use only the manufacturer’s
specified transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids And
Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for fluid
specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid.
NOTE:
No chemical flushes should be used in any
transmission;
only the approved lubricant
should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s
recommended fluid may
cause deterioration in transmission shift qual-
ity and/or torque converter shudder. Refer to
“Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifi-
cations” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against
using any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engi-
neered product and its performance may be
impaired by supplemental additives. Therefore,
do not add any fluid additives to the transmis-
sion. Avoid using transmission sealers as they
may adversely affect seals.
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