2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 236

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page236 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:6 PM Black plate (236,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qAdding Brake Fluid Clutch Fluid qInspecting Clutch Fluid Level Inspect the level in the clutch fluid reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX. WARNING Spilled Brake Fluid: Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourself or on the engine. Low Brake Fluid Levels: Low brake fluid levels are dangerous. Low levels could signal brake lining wear or a brake system leak. Your brakes could fail and cause an accident. If you find a low fluid level, have the brakes inspected. If the fluid level is low, add fluid until it reaches MAX. Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean the area around the cap. qAdding Clutch Fluid WARNING Spilled Clutch Fluid: Spilled clutch fluid is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Clutch fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire. Be careful not to spill clutch fluid on yourself or on the engine. If the fluid level is low, add fluid until it reaches MAX. Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean the area around the cap. CAUTION l Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately. Using nonspecified brake fluids (page 10-4) will damage the system. Mixing different fluids will also damage it. If the brake system frequently requires new fluid, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l 8-20 Form No.8T72-EA-04G