Brake Fluid - Vauxhall Ampera 2014 User Manual

152 Vehicle care
When adding windscreen washer
fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use. If operating the vehicle in an area
where the temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
■ When using concentrated washer
fluid, follow the manufacturer's
instructions for adding water.
■ Do not mix water with ready-to-use
washer fluid. Water can cause the
solution to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other parts of
the washer system.
■ Fill the washer fluid tank only three-
quarters full when it is very cold.
This allows for fluid expansion if
freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is completely
full.
■ Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the windscreen
washer. It can damage the
windscreen washer system and
paint.
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.
When the vehicle has not been
running for at least 1 minute, the
maximum fluid level is at the top of the
reservoir body. When the vehicle is