Brake Fluid

Honda Crosstour / Honda Crosstour 2010-2026 Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Maintenance Under the Hood / Brake Fluid

Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

■Checking the Brake Fluid

The fluid level should be between the MIN

The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.

NOTICE

Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive damage.

If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container as a temporary replacement.

Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.

If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark, have a dealer inspect for leaks or worn brake pads as soon as possible.

    See also:

    If the EngineWon’t Start
    Diagnosing why the engine won’t start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position: You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The engi ...

    Checking the Battery
    Check the battery condition monthly. Look at the test indicator window and check the terminals for corrosion. If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead: • The audio system is di ...

    CD Changer (EX-L model with navigation system)
    CD Changer (EX-L model with navigation system) Loading CDs in the Changer Your vehicle has the CD changer in the center console. CD-R, CD-RWdisc, and CD compressed inMP3 andWMA will not work in t ...