289Opel Service, maintenance
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 can occur in the water,
which can have an extremely adverse
effect on braking power (depending
on the proportion of water).
Also follow the prescribed change
intervals.
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Windscreen wiper replacement
Service setting for windscreen wipers
Within 4 seconds from turning off the
ignition, with the key still in the lock 3 or for
the Open&Start System 3 after switching
off the ignition and before opening the
driver’s door, press the wiper stalk down.
Release wiper stalk as soon as the wipers
are vertical.
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Wiper blades on the windscreen
Activate service setting - see previous
column. Raise wiper arm, tilt wiper blade
at a 90° to the wiper arm and remove to
the side.
9 Warning
Have the brake fluid changed by
a workshop. Observe the legal
requirements for disposal of brake
fluid to protect the environment and
your health.
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