Owner`s manual

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Brake fluid
Brake fluid level
The fluid level in the reserv oir must b e
neither higher than the MAX ma rk n o r
lower than the MIN mark.
Use of some brake fluid s could c ause
dam age or im pair braking effectiveness.
Stay well informed. We recomm end that
you only use Vauxhall approved high
performance brake fluid.
Extreme cleanliness is im porta nt, since
brake fluid contam ination can lead to
brake sy ste m malfunctio ns .
After correcting the brake fluid level, have
the cause of the loss remedied. We
recommend that you consult your Vauxhall
Ap proved Repairer.
Brake fluid change
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs
water. If the brakes become hot, such as
when driving on long downhill stretches,
vapour bubbles ca n oc cur in the water,
whic h can have an ex treme ly ad vers e
effect on brak ing power (depending on the
pr op ortio n o f wat e r ).
The fluid change intervals specified in the
Serv ic e Bookle t must therefore be
ob se rved .
Windscreen wipers
Clear vision is essential for safe driving.
You should therefore perform regular
checks on the windscreen wipers and
headlamp wiper system 3 to ma ke sure
they are operating correc tly .
If the windsc re en is dirty, operate the
screen wash before switching on the
windscreen wipers or setting the wipers to
automatic op eration with the rain sensor 3.
This will avoid wip er blade wear.
Do not switch on the windscreen wipers or
set them to automatic operation with the
rain sensor 3 if the windscreen is iced up as
this could damage the wiper blades or the
wiper system.
If the wipers b ecome frozen on to the glass,
w e r ec om men d th at th e y b e r e l ea s ed wit h
the aid of Vauxhall De-icer Spray.
Smearing wiper blades c an be cleaned with
a soft cloth and Vauxhall windscreen wash
solvent.
Wiper blades whose lips have become
hardened, cracked or covered with silicone
must be replaced. This may be necessary
as a result of the effects of ic e, thawing salt
or hea t, or the incorrect use of cleaning
agents.
Switch off w indscreen wipers or a utomatic
wiper system with rain sensor 3 in ca r
washes, see pages 16, 240.
Caution - brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Do not allow it to come into
contact with ey es, sk in, fabric or painted
surfaces. Direct contact could cause
injury and damage.
We recommend that you have brake
fluid changed by a Va uxha ll Approved
Repairer, who will be familiar with the
req uirements of the law as regards
disposal of brake fluid a nd can thus help
to protect the environment and your
health.