Brake Fluid - Vauxhall Ampera Owner's Manual

142 Vehicle care
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of washer fluid which
contains antifreeze. For the correct
mixing ratio, refer to the washer fluid
container.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.

Brake fluid

9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
With the vehicle not running for at
least one minute, the maximum fluid
level is at the top of the reservoir
body. With the vehicle running, the
fluid level should be in the proper
operating range between the MIN and
MAX marks. If it is not, have the brake
hydraulic system checked to see if
there is a leak.
After work is done on the brake
hydraulic system, make sure the
level, with the vehicle running, is in
the proper operating range between
the MIN and MAX marks.
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for the vehicle, consult
a workshop.
Brake fluid 3 174.
Battery
9 Danger
Only a trained service technician
with the proper knowledge and
tools may inspect, test or replace
the high voltage battery.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop if the high voltage
battery needs service.
This vehicle has a high voltage
battery and a standard 12 volt battery.