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Dodge 2009 Caliber User Manual

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when the pads are replaced. However, low fluid level
may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with a manual

transaxle

, the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to both

the brake system and the clutch release system. The two
systems are separated in the reservoir, and a leak in one
system will not affect the other system. The manual
transaxle

clutch release system should not require fluid

replacement during the life of the vehicle. If the brake
fluid reservoir is low and the brake system does not
indicate any leaks or other problems, it may be a result of
a leak in the hydraulic clutch release system. See your
local authorized dealer for service.

Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
section for the correct fluid type.

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.

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.

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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