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2. Hold bulb housing from outside,
3. Detach cable plug from bulb housing.
4. Press the retaining lugs on the outer
slacken fastening nuts using wheel bolt
edges of the bulb holder towards each
spanner 3 and unscrew by hand.
other. Remove the bulb holder.
Remove bulb housing to rear. Wheel bolt
spanner 3 - see vehicle tools, page 235.
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5. Remove bulb from socket.
6. Insert new bulb, do not touch the glass.
Engage light holder in light housing.
Engage cable plug. Insert light housing
into body and tighten fastening nuts by
hand. Close cover and storage
compartment.
Bulbs in bulb carrier
Number plate light
1
= Reversing light
1. Open luggage compartment.
2
= Turn signal light
2. Unscrew both screws on underside of
3
= Rear fog light
tailgate handle. Remove light insert.
4
= Tail light
5
= Tail light/brake light
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3. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip
Courtesy light
2. Remove bulb from socket.
and remove.
Front courtesy light, reading lights 3
3. Insert new bulb without touching the
4. Insert new bulb, without touching the
To ensure that no power is supplied to the
glass with your hands.
glass.
lights, close the doors before removing.
4. Mount lens and engage in position.
5. Insert light insert and secure using a
1. Lever the lens out of the housing
Rear courtesy lights 3,
screwdriver.
recesses.
rear reading lights 3
Have bulbs changed by a workshop.
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Instrument illumination,
information display illumination 3
Have bulbs changed by a workshop.
Glove compartment lighting,
2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip
luggage compartment lighting,
and remove.
foot well lighting 3
3. Insert new bulb, without touching the
To ensure that no power is supplied to the
glass.
lights, close the doors or hold the contact
switch depressed before removing.
4. Insert light in opening and engage in
position.
1. Prise the light out with a screwdriver.
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Vehicle care
Vehicle care aids 3
Washing
Vehicle wash:
The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to
When caring for your vehicle, observe all
z Wash brush
environmental influences, e.g. continuous
national environmental regulations,
z Shampoo
changes in weather conditions, industrial
particularly when washing it.
z Sponge
waste gases and dust or thawing salts, so
Regular, thorough care helps to improve
z Insect Removal Sponge
wash and wax your vehicle regularly. When
the appearance of your vehicle and
z Chamois
using automatic car washes, select a
maintain its value over the years. It is also
program which includes waxing.
Vehicle care:
prerequisite for warranty claims for any
z Paintwork Cleaner
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, pollen
paint or corrosion damage. The following
z Paintwork Polish
and the like should be cleaned off
pages contain tips for vehicle care which, if
z Cream Polish
immediately, as they contain aggressive
used properly, will help combat the
z Metallic Paintwork Wax
constituents which can cause paint
unavoidable damaging effects of the
z Hard wax
damage.
environment.
z Touch-up pens,
Please follow the wash system
z Touch-Up/Aerosol Paint
manufacturer’s instructions when using
z Wheel Preserver
wash systems. The windscreen wipers and
z Insect Remover
the automatic wiper with rain sensor 3 and
z Window Cleaner
the rear window wiper 3 must be switched
z Vauxhall Windscreen Wash Solvent
off, see pages 11, 126. Unscrew the
z Silicone Oil for Rubber Seals
antenna rod 3 and the roof rack 3,
z Cleaner
standing on the door sill to make them
easier to reach.
If you wash your vehicle by hand, make
sure that the insides of the wings are also
thoroughly rinsed out.
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Clean edges and folds on opened doors
Polishing
Paintwork damage
and flaps as well as the areas they cover.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint has
Repair minor paintwork damage such as
become dull or if solid deposits have
stone chips, scratches etc. immediately
Thoroughly rinse off and leather-off the
become attached to it.
using the touch-up pen or touch-up/
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
aerosol paint before rust forms. If rust has
separate leathers for paint and window
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
already formed, have a workshop
surfaces: remnants of wax on the windows
protective film, making waxing
eliminate the cause. Also check the
will impair vision.
unnecessary.
surfaces and edges facing the road surface
Observe national regulations.
Plastic body parts should not be treated
on which rust may have developed for
with wax and polish.
some time unnoticed.
Waxing
Wax your vehicle regularly, in particular
Use Metallic Paintwork Wax on vehicles
Exterior lights
after it has been washed using shampoo
with a metallic-effect paint finish.
Headlight and other protective light bezels
and at the latest when water no longer
are made of plastic. If they require
Wheels
forms beads on the paintwork, otherwise
additional cleaning after the vehicle has
Use a pH-neutral wheel cleaning agent to
the paintwork will dry out.
been washed, clean them with Car
clean the wheels.
Also wax edges and folds on opened doors
Shampoo. Do not use any abrasive or
Wheels are painted and can be treated
caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper,
and flaps as well as the areas they cover.
with the same agents as the body. For alloy
and do not clean them dry.
wheels we recommend use of Alloy Wheel
Preserver.
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Plastic and rubber parts
Seat belts
Windscreen wiper blades
For additional cleaning of plastic and
Always keep seat belts clean and dry.
Wax, such as that used in car washes, can
rubber parts use Cleaner. Do not use any
cause streaking on the windscreen when
Clean only with lukewarm water or Cleaner.
other agent, and in particular do not use
the wipers are used.
solvents or petrol.
Windows
Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with
When cleaning the heated rear window,
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
a soft cloth and Vauxhall Windscreen
make sure that the heating element on the
Wash Solvent, and replaced if necessary -
Wheels and tyres
inside of the window is not damaged.
see page 273.
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather
Locks
Interior and upholstery
in conjunction with Window Cleaner and
The locks are lubricated with a high-quality
Clean the vehicle interior, including the
Insect Remover.
locking cylinder grease in the factory. Only
instrument panel fascia, using interior
Cleaning solvent and antifreeze is suitable
use de-icer in urgent cases, since it has a
cleaner.
for de-icing windows.
de-greasing effect and affects the
The instrument panel should only be
operation of the locks. Have the locks re-
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
cleaned using a soft damp cloth.
greased in a workshop after using de-icer.
commercially available sharp-edged ice
Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum
scraper. Press the scraper firmly against
Engine compartment
cleaner and brush. To remove stains, use
the glass so that no dirt can get under it
Areas of the engine compartment that are
cleaner that is suitable for both fabrics and
and scratch the glass.
painted in the same colour as the vehicle
vinyl.
must be looked after like any other painted
Do not use cleaning agents such as
surface.
acetone, tetrachloride, paint thinner, paint
It is advisable to wash the engine
remover, nail varnish remover, washing
compartment before and after winter and
powder or bleach. Benzine is also
preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and
unsuitable. Open velcro fasteners on
brake fluid reservoir with plastic sheets
clothing could damage seat upholstery.
before washing the engine.
Make sure that velcro fasteners are closed.
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When washing the engine with a steam jet,
Underbody
Caution - commercially available bitumen/
do not direct the jet at components of the
Your vehicle has a factory-applied PVC
rubber materials can damage the PVC
anti-lock braking system, the air
undercoating in the wheel arches
coating. We recommend that you have
conditioning system, the climate control
(including the longitudinal members) which
underbody work carried out by a workshop
system, the auxiliary heater or the belt
provides permanent protection and needs
which knows the prescribed materials and
drive or its components.
no special maintenance.
has experience in the use thereof.
Engine washing also removes subsequently
The surfaces of the vehicle underbody not
The underbody should be washed
applied protective wax. Therefore after
covered by PVC are provided a durable
following the end of the cold weather
washing, have a workshop protect the
protective wax coating in critical areas.
season to remove any dirt adhering to the
engine, parts of the braking system in the
underbody since this may also contain salt.
On vehicles which are washed frequently in
engine bay, axle elements with steering,
Check protective wax coating and, if
automatic car washes with underbody
body elements and cavities, thoroughly
necessary, have it restored to perfect
washing facility, the protective wax
with protective wax.
condition.
coating may be impaired by dirt-dissolving
An engine wash can be performed in the
additives, so check the underbody after
spring in order to remove dirt that has
washing and have it waxed if necessary.
adhered to the engine compartment,
Before the start of the cold weather season,
which may also have a high salt content.
check the PVC coating and protective wax
Check protective wax layer and make good
coating and, if necessary, have them
if necessary.
restored to perfect condition.
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
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Sometimes, however, despite the best of
Vauxhall Motors Ltd.
Service plan,
intentions of all concerned,
Customer Care,
misunderstandings can occur. If your
Griffin House,
maintenance
problem has not been resolved to your
Osborne Road,
satisfaction, please make an appointment
LUTON,
to discuss the matter with the Manager of
Beds., LU1 3YT
Inspection system
266
the department concerned.
Telephone: 0845 090 2044
Genuine Vauxhall Parts and
The majority of areas of concern can be
They will review all the facts involved. Then
Accessories
267
quickly resolved in this way.
if it is felt some further action can be taken,
A note on safety
267
the Vauxhall Authorised Repairer will be
Should you wish to pursue the matter
Checking and topping up fluids
267
advised accordingly. In any case, your
further, the Principal of the Vauxhall
Engine oil
268
contact will be acknowledged confirming
Authorised Repairer should be made
Diesel fuel filter
270
Vauxhall Motors’ position in the matter.
aware of your concern. It is advisable in
Coolant
270
cases such as this to write to him to confirm
If you are not satisfied with the outcome,
Brake fluid
272
your problem and the solutions that have
you can if you wish, seek advice from an
Windscreen wiper
273
been offered.
independent third party such as:
Windscreen and headlight wash
You can be assured the Authorised
Automobile Association (A.A.)
systems 3
275
Repairer’s Principal will only be too anxious
Fanum House,
Battery
276
to fully investigate your problems and
BASINGSTOKE,
Protecting electronic components
276
correct any errors made. After all, he has a
Hants., RG21 2EA
large investment in his business and is
Royal Automobile Club (R.A.C.),
In our experience, the most common cause
proud of his reputation and
R.A.C. Motoring Services Ltd.,
of all complaints is the result of
professionalism and fully realises that
89-91 Pall Mall,
misunderstanding or lack of
satisfied customers are his key to success.
LONDON, SW1Y S45
communication between the customer and
In the unlikely event that you are still not
the Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
The Customer Relations Department,
happy with the answer your Vauxhall
Society of Motor Manufacturers and
We sincerely hope you will never have
Authorised Repairer has given, or the
Traders Ltd. (S.M.M.T.),
cause to complain about your vehicle.
action he proposes to correct the problem,
Forbes House, Halkin Street,
However, if things do go wrong, the best
you may contact the Customer Care
LONDON, SW1X 7DS
course of action for you to take is to
Department1) where a team of Customer
contact your Vauxhall Authorised
Care Consultants will spare no effort to
Customer Complaints Service,
Repairer’s Service Reception Staff and
ensure your complete satisfaction.
Scottish Motor Trade Association,
explain the difficulty you are having. We
(S.M.T.A.),
are confident they will do their utmost to
3 Palmerston Place,
resolve the problem to your complete
EDINBURGH, EH12 5AQ
1) Calls may be monitored and recorded for
satisfaction.
training purposes.
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The National Conciliation Service,
General Motors Finland Oy
General Motors Nederland B.V.
Retail Motor Industry Federation,
Pajuniityntie 5
Lage Mosten 49 - 63
9 North Street,
00320 Helsinki - Finland
4822 NK Breda - Netherlands
RUGBY, CV21 2AB
Tel. 00 358-9 817 101 47
Tel. 00 31-76-5 44 83 00
If you have a problem whilst abroad:
General Motors France
General Motors Norge AS
The Service Departments of Adam Opel
1 - 9, avenue du Marais
Kjeller-Vest 6
GmbH and General Motors branches
Angle Quai de Bezons
2027 Kjeller - Norway
everywhere will provide information and
95101 Argenteuil Cedex - France
Telephone 00 47-23 50 01 04
assistance:
Tel. 00 33-1-34 26 30 51
General Motors Poland Sp. z o. o.
In Luxembourg please contact the
General Motors Hellas S.A.
Wołoska 5
General Motors Service Department in
56 Kifisias Avenue & Delfon str.
06-675 Warsaw - Poland
Antwerp - Belgium
Amarousion
Telephone 00 48-22-606 17 00
Tel. 00 32-34 50 63 29
151 25 Athens - Greece
General Motors Portugal
Telephone 00 30-1-6 80 65 01
In Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Quinta da Fonte
Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia,
ADAM OPEL GmbH
Edificío Fernão Magalhães, Piso 2
Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,
Bahnhofsplatz 1
2780-190 Paço d’Arcos - Portugal
Romania, Serbia-Montenegro
65423 Rüsselsheim - Germany
Telephone 00 351-21 440 75 00
and Slovenia please contact the
Tel. 00 49-61 42-77 50 00 or
General Motors Southeast Europe,
General Motors Service Department in
00 49-61 42-7 70
org. zložka
Budaörs - Hungary
Apollo Business Centre
Tel. 00 36-23 446 100
General Motors Southeast Europe Ltd.
Mlynské Nivy 45
General Motors Austria GmbH
Szabadsag utca 117
821 09 Bratislava - Slovakia
Groß-Enzersdorfer Str. 59
2040 Budaörs - Hungary
Tel. 00 421-2 58 275 543
1220 Vienna - Austria
Tel. 00 36-23 446 100
General Motors España S.L.
Tel. 00 43 1-2 88 77 444 or
General Motors India
Paseo de la Castellana, 91
00 43-1-2 88 77 0
Sixth Floor, Tower A
28046 Madrid - Spain
General Motors Belgium N.V.
Global Business Park
Telephone 00 34-902 25 00 25
Mehrauli - Gurgaon Road
Noorderlaan 401 - Haven 500
General Motors Norden AB
2030 Antwerp - Belgium
Gurgaon - 122 022, Haryana - India
Årstaängvägen 17
Tel. 00 32-34 50 63 29
Telephone 00 91-124 280 3333
100 73 Stockholm - Sweden
General Motors Southeast Europe,
General Motors Ireland Ltd.
Tel. 00 46-20 333 000
org. složka
Opel House, Unit 60, Heather Road
General Motors Suisse S.A.
Olbrachtova 9
Sandyford, Dublin 18 - Ireland
Stelzenstraße 4
140 00 Prague - Czech Republic
Tel. 00 353-1-216 10 00
8152 Glattbrugg - Switzerland
Tel. 00 420-2 39 004 321
General Motors Italia Srl
Telephone 00 41-44 828 28 80
General Motors Danmark
Piazzale dell’Industria 40
General Motors Türkiye Ltd. Sti.
00144 Rome - Italy
Jaegersborg Alle 4
Kemalpasa yolu üzeri
2920 Charlottenlund - Denmark
Tel. 00 39-06-5 46 51
35861 Torbalı/İzmir - Turkey
Tel. 00 45-39 97 85 00
Tel. 00 90-2 32-8 53-14 53
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The service interval display takes account
Further information on maintenance and
of off-the-road periods during which the
the inspection system can be found in the
battery is disconnected.
service booklet, which is in the glove
compartment.
For vehicles with flexible oil change and
service intervals, the length of these
Have maintenance work - and repair work
intervals is based on several parameters
on the body and the equipment - carried
stemming from usage. For this reason,
out professionally by a workshop. We
various engine-specific data is continually
recommend using your Vauxhall
gathered and is used to calculate the
Authorised Repairer, who has excellent
remaining distance until the next service.
knowledge of Vauxhall vehicles and has
the necessary special tools and up-to-date
The remaining distance can be seen in the
service instructions from Vauxhall. It is
odometer display when the ignition is off:
particularly advisable to use a Vauxhall
Press the reset button next to the trip
Authorised Repairer during the warranty
odometer. InSP and the remaining distance
period in order to prevent loss of warranty.
Inspection system
will be displayed.
Further information can be found in the
In order to guarantee economical and safe
If the remaining distance is less than
Service Booklet.
vehicle operation and to maintain the
1000 miles (1500 km), InSP is displayed
value of your vehicle, it is of vital
Separate anti-corrosion service
with a remaining distance of 600 miles
importance that all maintenance work is
Have this work carried out according to the
(1000 km) when the ignition is switched on.
carried out at the proper intervals.
intervals specified in the service booklet.
InSP is displayed for several seconds if the
For vehicles with strict engine oil change
remaining distance is less than 300 miles
and service intervals, before servicing is
(500 km). Have the service work that is due
due the display InSP appears on the
carried out within one week or 300 miles
odometer after the ignition has been
(500 km). Have this work carried out by a
switched on and off: Have your next service
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer in order to
carried out by a workshop within one week
avoid invalidation of warranty claims.
or 300 miles (500 km).
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Genuine Vauxhall Parts and
Accessories
We recommend that you use "Genuine
Vauxhall Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts approved expressly for
your vehicle type. These parts have
undergone special tests to establish their
reliability, safety and specific suitability for
Vauxhall vehicles. Despite continuous
market monitoring, we cannot assess or
guarantee these -attributes for other
products, even if they have been granted
approval by the relevant authorities -or in
some other form.
"Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories"
A note on safety
Never carry out any repairs or adjustment
and maintenance work on the vehicle
and conversion parts approved by
To avoid injury from moving parts and
Vauxhall can be obtained from your
cables conducting ignition voltage, only
yourself. This especially applies to the
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who can
carry out engine compartment checks
engine, chassis and safety parts. You may
provide expert advice on permitted
(e. g. checking brake fluid or engine oil
unwittingly infringe the provisions of the
technical changes and ensure correct
level) when the ignition is switched off.
law and, by not performing the work
installation.
properly, endanger yourself and other
road users.
9 Warning
The cooling fan is controlled by a
Checking and topping up fluids
thermoswitch and can therefore start
To aid identification, the caps used when
unexpectedly even if the ignition is
topping up engine oil, coolant and wash
switched off. Risk of injury.
fluid as well as the oil dipstick handle may
be coloured yellow.
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; high voltage can be fatal.
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Engine oil
In vehicles with engine oil level
Engine oil level check, topping up
monitoring 3, the engine oil level is
engine oil
Information on engine oils is found in the
monitored automatically, see page 103. It
The figures on this page show examples of
Service Booklet.
is advisable to check the oil level before
the checks for various petrol and diesel
Engine oil level and consumption
setting out on long journeys.
engines. Fig. 17780 J on the next page
Every engine consumes engine oil for
shows the checks for engine Z 30 DT1).
technical reasons. The engine oil
9 Warning
The oil level must be checked with the
consumption cannot be assessed until a
vehicle on a level surface and with the
fairly long distance has been driven, and
It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain
engine (which must be at operating
may be above the specified value when the
the proper level of an appropriate quality
temperature) switched off. Wait at least
vehicle is first being driven (run-in period).
oil in the engine.
5 minutes before checking the level to
Frequent driving at high revs increases
allow the normal engine oil accumulation
engine oil consumption.
in the engine to drain into the oil pan.
1) Sales designation - see page 281.
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269
To check the engine oil level, insert wiped
Top up with the same brand of engine oil
Engine oil change, oil filter change
oil dipstick into handle as far as it will go.
that was used during the previous oil
Change oil at a workshop according to the
Top engine oil up if the level has dropped
change, following the instructions in the
service interval shown on the display.
into the range of the top-up mark MIN.
service booklet.
We recommend that you use genuine
The engine oil level must not exceed the
To close, position the cap and screw it into
engine oil filters.
upper mark MAX on the dipstick. Excess
place.
engine oil must be drained off or extracted.
9 Warning
Capacities - see page 294.
If the engine oil level is above the MAX
mark there is a risk of damage to the
Waste engine oil cannot be disposed of
engine or the catalytic converter.
with domestic refuse. Observe the legal
requirements for disposal of old oil and
The amount filled must be between
filters to protect of the environment and
the MIN and MAX marks - see page 294.
your health.
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Diesel fuel filter
Coolant
On each engine oil change, have the fuel
The -glycol-based - coolant provides
filter checked for any water residue by a
excellent corrosion protection for the
workshop.
heating and cooling systems as well as
antifreeze protection down to approx.
For engines1) Z 19 DT, Z 19 DTL and
-28 °C. It remains in the cooling system
Z 19 DTH, control indicator A illuminates
throughout the year and need not be
if there is water in the diesel fuel filter.
changed.
Have fuel filter checked at shorter intervals
Use of certain antifreezes can lead to
if the vehicle is subjected to extreme
engine damage. We therefore recommend
operating conditions such as high humidity
that you use only approved antifreezes.
(primarily in coastal areas), extremely high
or low outside temperatures and
9 Warning
substantially varying daytime and night-
time temperatures.
Antifreeze is a danger to health; it must
Antifreeze and corrosion protection
therefore be kept in the original container
Before the start of winter, have a workshop
and out of the reach of children.
check the antifreeze protection. The
antifreeze level must guarantee protection
to approx. -28 °C. Insufficient antifreeze
will reduce the frost protection level and
the corrosion protection. If necessary add
antifreeze.
If coolant loss is topped up with water,
have concentration checked and add
antifreeze if necessary.
1) Sales designation - see page 281.
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271
When the engine is at operating
temperature, coolant level rises. It falls
again when the system cools. If it falls
below the KALT/COLD mark when the
system is cold, top up to the mark.
Top up antifreeze. If no antifreeze is
available, top up with clean tap water.
If tap water is unavailable, distilled water
can be used.
After filling with drinking water or distilled
water, measure the antifreeze
concentration and add antifreeze if
required. Have a workshop establish the
cause of the coolant loss.
Coolant level
For V6 petrol and diesel engines, the
Hardly any losses occur since the cooling
expansion tank must be opened in order to
Too low a coolant level can cause engine
system is sealed and it is thus rarely
check coolant level. When the cooling
damage.
necessary to top up the coolant.
system is cold, the coolant should be up to
To close, position the cap and screw it into
the COLD mark on the filler opening.
4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines: When
place.
the cooling system is cold, the coolant level
9 Warning
in the expansion tank should be slightly
above the KALT/COLD mark. Coolant level
Allow engine to cool down before
can be read off from the outside of the
removing coolant filler cap. Remove filler
expansion tank.
cap carefully so that pressure can escape
slowly, otherwise there is a risk of
scalding.
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Coolant temperature
Use of certain brake fluids can lead to
If the temperature gauge enters the right-
damage or reduced braking effect. We
hand (warning) zone or control indicator W
therefore recommend that you use only
illuminates, check the coolant level
high performance approved brake fluid.
immediately.
Extreme cleanliness is needed when
z Coolant level too low:
topping up, since contamination in the
Top up coolant, noting the instructions
brake fluid can cause brake system
given under "Antifreeze and corrosion
malfunctions.
protection" and "Coolant level". Have
After correcting the brake fluid level, have
the cause of the coolant loss rectified by
a workshop eliminate the cause of the
a workshop.
brake fluid loss.
z Coolant level OK:
Have the cause of the elevated coolant
temperature rectified. Contact a
workshop.
Brake fluid
Brake fluid level
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive. Do
not allow it to come into contact with
eyes, skin, fabric or painted surfaces.
Direct contact could cause injury and
damage.
The fluid level in the reservoir must be
neither higher than the MAX mark nor
lower than the MIN mark.