Battery - North America; Vehicle Care; Vehicle Storage- Page 232

2017 Buick Regal Owner Manual

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2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

9804381) - 2017 - crc - 8/30/16

Vehicle Care

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When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See

Brake System Warning

Light

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Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
at the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See

Maintenance Schedule

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What to Add

Use only GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See

Recommended

Fluids and Lubricants

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Warning

The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.

Caution

If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.

Battery - North America

The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.

This vehicle has a standard 12-volt
battery. Refer to the replacement
number on the original battery label
when a new standard 12-volt battery
is needed. See

Engine

Compartment Overview

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for

the location of the battery.

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Warning

WARNING:

Battery posts,

terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to

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Warning (Continued)

the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer.

WASH HANDS AFTER

HANDLING.

See

California Proposition

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Vehicle Storage

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Warning

Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See

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for tips on

working around a battery without
getting hurt.