Operation Manual

Self-help, vehicle care 197
The brake fluid level in the reservoir must
not be higher than the MAX mark or lower
than the MIN mark.
Do not overfill the brake fluid reservoir, as
this may cause an engine fire due to fluid
burning; risk of injury and damage to the
vehicle.
Use of some brake fluids could cause
damage or impair braking effectiveness.
Stay well informed. We recommend that
you use Opel-approved high performance
brake fluid.
Extreme cleanliness is important, since
brake fluid contamination can lead to
brake system malfunctions.
If brake fluid level is too low, brake system
control indicator 4 illuminates in the
instrument panel - see page 70.
After correcting the brake fluid level, have
the cause of the loss remedied by a
workshop.
Brake fluid change
As brake fluid is hygroscopic, it absorbs
water. Vapour bubbles which impair the
braking effect may occur during braking.
The fluid change intervals specified on
pages 206 to 212 must therefore be
observed.
Clutch fluid 3
The clutch fluid does not require any
additional maintenance than that detailed
on pages 206 to 212.
If the fluid in the reservoir falls below the
MIN mark, consult a workshop.
9 Warning
We recommend that you have brake fluid
changed by a workshop, who will be
familiar with the requirements of the law
as regards disposal of brake fluid and
can thus help to protect the environment
and your health.
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