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Brake fluid
Brake fluid is hy groscopic, i.e. it absorbs
water. If the brakes b ecome hot, such as
when d riving on long downhill stretches,
vapour bubb les can occur in the w ater,
which can have an extremely adverse
effect on braking power (depending on the
proportion of water).
The fluid change intervals specified in the
Service Booklet must therefore be
observed.
Windscre en wiper
Clear vision is essential for safe driving.
The cleaning effect of the windscreen wiper
and the windscreen washing system 3
should therefore be checked at regular
intervals. We recommend replacing the
wiper bla des at least once a yea r.
If the windscreen is dirty, operate the
windscreen wash system before switching
on the windscreen wiper or setting the
wiper to automatic operation with the rain
se ns or 3. This will avoid w iper blade wear.
Do not switch on the wind screen wiper or
set them to automa tic operation with the
ra in s en s or 3 if the windscreen is iced up as
this could damage the wiper blades or the
wiper system.
If the w iper become frozen on to the glass,
w e r ec om m en d th a t th e y b e r e l ea s ed w i t 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 heat, or the incorrect use of cleaning
agents.
Switch off w indscreen wiper or autom atic
wiper system with rain sensor 3 in ca r
washes – see pages 17, 228.
Windscreen wiper blade maintenance – see
pag e 230.
We r ecom men d t h at y o u ha ve brake
fluid changed by a Va uxha ll Authorised
Repairer, who will be familiar with the
requirements of the law as regards
disposal of brake fluid and can thus help
to prote ct the environment and your
he alth .
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