2009 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 387

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 Use only manufacturer's recommended brake fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this section for the correct fluid type. CAUTION! Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of clutch function and the ability to shift the transaxle. Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter. NOTE: Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will result! WARNING! • Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point or is unidentified as to specification, may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking. You could have an accident. • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. 7