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below freezing, use windshield
washer fluid which has sufficient
anti-freezing property.
BRAKE FLUID
The brake fluid level must be between
the
MIN
and the
MAX
marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum
cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
CHEVROLET retailer.
WASHER FLUID
Fill with clean water mixed with a suit-
able quantity of windscreen wash solu-
tion which contains antifreeze.
To refill windshield washer fluid reser-
voir:

Use only commercially available
ready-to-use washer fluid for that
purpose.

Do not use tap water. Minerals pres-
ent in tap water may plug the wind-
shield washer lines.
 If air temperature is likely to go
Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and corro-
sive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
fabrics and painted surfaces.
Only use high-performance brake fluid
approved for the vehicle. Recom-
mended fluids and lubricants 222.
Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn, if the
engine is hot enough. You or others
could be burned, and the vehicle
could be damaged. Add brake fluid
only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
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BATTERY
The vehicle battery is maintenance
free.
Batteries
do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at an
appropriate recycling collection point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than 4
weeks can lead to battery discharge.
Disconnect the clamp from the nega-
tive terminal of the vehicle battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting the
vehicle battery.
Warning
Keep glowing materials away from
the battery to avoid explosion.
Battery explosion can result in dam-
age to the vehicle and serious injury
or death.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics
and painted surfaces. The fluid con-
tains sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event of
direct contact. In case of skin contact,
clean the area with water and seek
medical help immediately.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not tilt an open battery.
Battery discharge protection 90.
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM
BLEEDING
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled on ground
level after fuelling at least 2 liters.
Switch on the ignition three times for 15
seconds at a time. Then start the engine
for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat
this process after no less than 5 seconds.
If the engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a CHEVROLET retailer.
WIPER BLADE
REPLACEMENT
Lift wiper arm. Move release lever and
detach wiper blade.
Meaning of symbols:

No sparks, naked flames or smok-
ing.
 Always shield eyes. Explosive gases
can cause blindness or injury.

Keep the vehicle battery out of
reach of children.

The vehicle battery contains sulfu-
ric acid which could cause blind-
ness or serious burn injuries.
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