Brake Fluid - Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual

178 Vehicle care
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of washer fluid which
contains antifreeze. For the correct
mixing ratio refer to the washer fluid
container.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
To refill windscreen washer fluid
reservoir:
■ Use only commercially available
ready-to-use washer fluid for that
purpose.
■ Do not use tap water. Minerals
present in tap water may plug the
windscreen washer lines.
■ If air temperature is likely to go
below the freezing point, use
washer fluid which has sufficient
anti-freezing property.

Brake fluid

9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
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
workshop.
Only use brake fluid approved for the
vehicle, Brake and clutch fluid
3 215.
Caution
Make sure you thoroughly clean
around the brake fluid reservoir
cap before removing the cap.
Contamination of the brake fluid
system can affect system
performance, leading to costly
repairs.
An overflow of brake fluid on the
engine may cause the fluid to
burn.
Do not overfill the reservoir.
An engine fire can cause personal
injuries and damage your vehicle
and other property.
Caution
Using low quality brake fluid may
cause corrosion to internal
components of the brake system,