Cadillac 2009 owner manual Brakes, Brake Fluid

Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-14for reservoir location.

Notice:

•When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.

•Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid.

•Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full.

•Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. It can damage the vehicle’s windshield washer system and paint.

Brakes

Brake Fluid

The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-14for 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.

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