For further brake and clutch fluid specification
information, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of this
manual.
WARNING
● Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake and clutch
(if so equipped) systems. The use of
improper fluids can damage the brake
and clutch system and affect the vehi-
cle’s stopping ability.
● Clean the filler cap before removing.
● Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked
containers out of reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, immediately wash the surface with
water.
BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid level is below the MIN line
䊊
1
or the brake
warning light comes on, add the appropriate
brake fluid up to the MAX line
䊊
2
. If fluid must be
added frequently, the system should be checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
● Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent
DOT 3
CLUTCH FLUID (if so equipped)
Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir.
The brake fluid reservoir is shared with the clutch
hydraulic system for manual transmissions. If the
fluid level is below the MIN line
䊊
1
, add the
appropriate brake fluid up to the MAX line
䊊
2
. If
fluid must be added frequently, the system should
be checked by a NISSAN dealer.
● Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent
DOT 3
LDI2039 LDI2039
BRAKE AND CLUTCH (if so equipped)
FLUID
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