2003 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 372

BRAKE When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-4 1. With the wrolly kind of fluid yo^. brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even workat all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. ltl Notice: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example,just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, your in brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll have to be replaced. Don't let someone put in the wrong kind fluid. of 0 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-17. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Be c ~ r e f ~nnt to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If !! you do, wash it off immediately. See "Appearance Care" in the Index. 5-41