Operation Manual

Self-help, vehicle care 19 5
Power steering fluid
The p ow er stee ring fluid does not require
any additional maintenance than that
detailed in the chapter "Service,
maintenance" on pag e 202.
If the fluid in the reservoir falls below the
MIN mark, consult a workshop.
Windscreen wiper
Clea r vision is essential for safe driv ing.
Perform regular checks on the wiper to
ensure it is operating correctly. We
recommend wiper blade rep la cement at
least once a year.
If the windscreen is dirty, operate the
windscreen wash system before switching
on the wiper or setting the wiper to
autom atic operation with the rain
se nsor 3. This will avoid wiper blade wear.
Do not switch on the windscreen wiper if
the windscreen is dry or obstructed (e.g.
with snow or ice), as this could damage the
glass, the wiper blades, or the wiper
sy ste m.
If the wiper becomes frozen on to the glass,
we recom mend that it be released w ith the
aid of Vauxhall De-icer Spray before
starting the v ehicle, to prev ent w iper motor
damage.
Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with
a soft cloth and Vauxhall Windscreen
Wash Solve nt.
Wiper blades whose lips ha ve become
ha rd ened, cracked or cove red with silicone
must b e replaced . This may be necessa ry
as a result of the effects of ice, thawing sa lt
or heat, or the incorrect use of cleaning
agents.
Switch off the wiper in car w ashes –
see pages 88 and 199.
Wiper care – see page 201.
To ensure proper operation of the rain
sensor 3, the sensor area must be free from
dust, dirt and ice, which is why the
windscreen wash system must be operated
at regular intervals and the sensor area de-
iced. Vehicles with rain sensor can be
identified by the sensor area near the top
of the wind scre en.