Brake Fluid - Vauxhall 2009 Tigra Owner's Manual

164 Service and Maintenance

Brake fluid

Brake fluid level
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not allow it to come into contact with
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
Open the cover of the brake fluid reservoir
upwards, removing the sealing rubber on
the front edge.
The brake fluid must be between the MIN
and the MAX marks.
Absolute cleanliness is important when
topping up, since contamination in the
brake fluid can cause brake system
malfunctions.
Only use approved high performance
brake fluid. Only use DOT4 brake fluid.
After correcting the brake fluid level, have
a workshop eliminate the cause of the
brake fluid loss.
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).
Therefore observe the specified change
intervals.
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.