Vauxhall 2010 Meriva, Owner'S Manual

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209 Service and maintenance
Brake fluid
The b ra ke fluid level must be b etween
the M IN a nd the MAX m arks.
When top ping up, ensure m aximum
cleanliness as contam ination of the brake
fluid c an lead to function problem s in the
braking system.
Only use approved high performance
brake fluids. Only use b ra ke fluid DOT4.
After correcting the brake fluid level, have
the cause of the loss of brake fluid
remedied by a workshop.
Brake fluid cha ng e
Brake fluid is hygrosc op ic , i.e. it ab sorbs
water. If the brakes become hot, such as
when driving on long downhill stretches,
va pour b ub bles can occur in the water,
which can hav e an extremely adverse
effect on braking power (dep ending on the
proportion of water).
Keep to the specified interv als.
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not allow it to come into contact with
eyes, skin, fab rics or pa inted surfaces.
9
Warning
Hav e the brake fluid change performed
by a workshop. Plea se comply with the
legal env ironmenta l and health
regula tions – concerning the disposal
of brake fluid.