Service, Maintenance 233
Brake fluid change
Wiper blades whose lips have become
hardened, cracked or covered with silicone
must be replaced. This may be necessary
as aresult of the effects of ice, thawingsalt
or heat, or the incorrect use of cleaning
agents.
Windscreen wiper
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
effecton braking power (dependingon the
proportion of water).
Clear vision is essential for safe driving.
Therefore, check wind screen wiper and
headlightwash/wipesystem 3regularlyfor
cleaning effect. We recommend replacing
the wiper blades after a year at most.
Switch off windscreen wiper if using a car
wash – see pages 11, 204.
If the windows are dirty, op erate the
windscreen wash before switching the
wiper on, in order to prevent wiper blade
wear.
The brake fluid change intervals specified
in the Service Booklet must therefore b e
observed.
Wiper care – see page 204.
Do not switch windscreen wiper on if
wind ow s a re icy , since this may damage
the wiper edges or the wiper system.
9 Warning
Have the brake fluid changed by a
workshop. Observe the legal
requirements for disposal of brake fluid,
to protect of the environment and your
health.
If the wiperbecomes frozen on to the glass,
we recom mend that it be released w ith the
aid of Vauxhall De-icer Spray before
starting the vehicle, to preventwiper motor
damage.
Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with
a soft cloth and Vauxhall Windscreen
Wash Solvent.
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