2007 Suzuki Reno Owner's Manual - Page 156

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Hydraulic Clutch There is one reservoir for both the brake and the hydraulic clutch fluid. See "Brakes" in this section for more information. The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. The master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic fluid. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level and for the proper fluid. See section 6. How to Check and Add Fluid the MIN and the MAX marks on the reservoir, the fluid level is correct. The reservoir is located near the back of the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in this section for more information on location. WARNING Do not mix Dex-cool and silicate based coolant in your coolant system. The mixture can damage the cooling system. Use a 60/40 mixture of clean, drinkable water and engine coolant which won't damage aluminum parts. If another type of coolant is used, aluminum parts might be subject to corrosion. You can also use a recycled coolant with a complete coolant flush and refill. If you use this coolant mixture, you don't need to add anything else. A 60/40 mixture of clean, drinkable water and proper coolant will: • Give freezing protection down to -33°F (-36°C). • Give boiling protection up to 268°F (131°C). • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gauges work as they should. For protection in extremely cold weather conditions, use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and proper coolant. Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in this section. What to Use The cooling system in your vehicle is designed to use either Dex-cool coolant, which is red in color, or silicate based coolant, which is blue. These two types of coolant are not compatible with each other and should never be mixed. Therefore, if the original coolant in your vehicle's cooling system was red, then you should use only Dex-cool coolant for the life of your vehicle. If the original coolant in your vehicle's cooling system was blue, then you should use only silicate based coolant for the life of your vehicle. Even if the cooling system has been completely drained before a refill, do not switch types of coolant. To check the fluid level, look on the side of the reservoir. If the fluid level is between 5-12