Brake Fluid; Windscreen Wiper Info - Vauxhall Corsa Owner's Manual

Brake fluid

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).
The fluid change intervals specified in the
Service Booklet must therefore be
observed.
We recommend that you have brake
fluid changed by a Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer, 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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Windscreen wiper
Clear vision is essential for safe driving.
You should therefore perform regular
checks on the windscreen wiper and
headlight wiper system 3 to make sure
they are operating correctly.
If the windscreen is dirty, operate the
screen wash before switching on the
windscreen wiper or setting the wiper to
automatic operation with the rain sensor 3.
This will avoid wiper blade wear.
Do not switch on the windscreen wiper or
set 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 wiper becomes frozen on to the glass,
we recommend that they be released with
the aid of Vauxhall De-icer Spray.
Smearing wiper blades can 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 ice, thawing salt
or heat, or the incorrect use of cleaning
agents.
Switch off windscreen wiper or automatic
wiper system with rain sensor 3 in car
washes – see pages 17, 208.