Suzuki 2008 XL7 User Manual

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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
78J01-03E
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid,
be sure to read the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions before use. If you will be operating
your vehicle in an area where the tempera-
ture may fall below freezing, use a fluid
that has sufficient protection against freez-
ing.
Adding Washer Fluid
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Open the cap with the washer symbol on it.
Add washer fluid until the tank is full. Refer
to “Engine Compartment Overview” in this
section for reservoir location.
Brakes
Brake Fluid
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The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled
with DOT-3 brake fluid. Refer to “Engine
Compartment Overview” in this section for
the location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake
fluid level in the reservoir might go down.
The first is that the brake fluid goes down
to an acceptable level during normal brake
lining wear. When new linings are put in,
the fluid level goes back up. The other rea-
son is that fluid is leaking out of the brake
hydraulic system. If it is, you should have
the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a
leak means that sooner or later the brakes
will not work well.
It is not a good idea to top off the brake
fluid. Adding brake fluid will not correct a
CAUTION
Use of the incorrect fluid may dam-
age your vehicle and the damages
may not be coverd by your warrantly.
Always use the correct fluid listed in
“Recommended Fluids and Lubri-
cants” in “Maintenance Schedule” in
the “Maintenance schedule” section.
CAUTION
• When using concentrated washer
fluid, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for adding water.
• Do not mix water with ready-to-use
washer fluid. Water can cause the
solution to freeze and damage your
washer fluid tank and other parts of
the washer system. Also, water
does not clean as well as washer
fluid.
• Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is very
cold. This allows for fluid expan-
sion if freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is completely
full.
• Do not use engine coolant (anti-
freeze) in your windshield washer.
It can damage the vehicle’s wind-
shield washer system and paint.

Suzuki 2008 XL7 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	2008 XL7
Category	Automobile
Language	English