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Maintenance and CareOwner MaintenanceqAdding Brake/Clutch FluidWARNINGSpilled Brake Fluid:Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If itgets in your eyes, they could beseriously injured. If this happens,immediately flush your eyes with waterand get medical attention. Brake fluidspilled on a hot engine could cause afire. Be careful not to spill brake fluidon yourself or on the engine.Low Brake/Clutch Fluid Levels:Low brake/clutch fluid levels aredangerous. Low levels could signalbrake lining wear or a brake systemleak. Your brakes could fail and causean accident. If you find a low fluidlevel, have the brakes and clutchinspected.Power Steering FluidqInspecting Power Steering FluidLevelCAUTIONTo avoid damage to the power steeringpump, don't operate the vehicle for longperiods when the power steering fluidlevel is low.NOTEUse specified power steering fluid(page 10-4).Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir ateach engine oil change with the engine offand cold. Add fluid if necessary; it doesnot require periodic changing.If the fluid level is low, add fluid until itreaches MAX.Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean thearea around the cap.llCAUTIONBrake and clutch fluid will damagepainted surfaces. If brake or clutchfluid does get on a painted surface,wipe it off immediately.Using nonspecified brake and clutchfluids (page 10-4) will damage thesystems. Mixing different fluids willalso damage them.If the brake/clutch system frequentlyrequires new fluid, consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer.The level must be kept between MIN andMAX.Visually examine the lines and hoses forleaks and damage.If new fluid is required frequently, consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer.8-24