Brake Fluid; Windscreen Wiper - Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual

186 Maintenance, Inspection System

Brake fluid

Brake fluid is hy groscopic, i.e. it absorbs
water. If the brakes b ecome hot, suc h as
when d riv ing on long downhill stretches,
vap our bubb les can occur in the w ater,
which can have an extrem ely adverse
effect on braking power (depending on the
proportion of w ater).
The fluid change intervals specified in the
Service Booklet m ust therefore be
observed.
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Warning
We recommend that y ou have brake fluid
cha nged 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.

Windscreen wiper

Clea r vision is essential for safe driv ing.
Regularly check the windsc reen wiper for
their clea ning effectiveness.
We rec om mend that wiper b la des be
replaced at least onc e a yea r.
If the windows are dirty, op erate the
wind screen wash before switching the
wiper on in order to prev ent wiper blade
wear.
Do not switch windscreen wiper on if
wind ow s a re icy , since this may damage
the wiper ed ges or the w ip er system.
If the wiper bec om es frozen on to the glass,
we rec om mend that they be released with
the aid of Vauxhall De-icer Spray .
S mearing wiper blades c an be cleaned with
a soft cloth and Vauxhall Wind screen
Wash Solvent.
Wiper blades whose lips have become
hardened, crack ed or covered with silicone
must be replac ed. 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.
S witc h off the windsc reen w ip er in
automatic c ar wash - see pages 15, 192.
Windscreen wiper blade m aintenance - see
pag e 194.