Vauxhall Cavalier Service And Repair Manual - Power Steering Fluid Level
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Before you start:
4 Park the vehicle on level ground.
4 Set the steering wheel pointing straight-
ahead.
4 The engine should be turned off.
Safety First:
l The need for frequent topping-up indicates
a leak, which should be investigated
immediately.
If topping up is required, use the
specified type of fluid, and do not overfill
the reservoir. When the level is correct, refit
the cap.
Clean the area around the reservoir cap,
then unscrew the cap and wipe the
dipstick with a clean rag. When the engine is
cold, the fluid should come up to the lower
“ADD” mark; when hot, it should come up to
the “FULL” mark.
The fluid level is checked with a dipstick
attached to the reservoir filler cap. The
reservoir is located on the left-hand side of the
engine compartment (veiwed from the drivers
seat) behind the battery.
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For the check to be accurate
the steering must not be
turned once the engine has
been stopped.
Power steering fluid level
Weekly checks
Electrical system
To replace a blown fuse, simply pull it out.
Fit a new fuse of the same rating,
available from car accessory shops.
It is important that you find the reason that the
fuse blew - a checking procedure is given in
Chapter 12.
If more than one indicator light or
headlight has failed it is likely that either a
fuse has blown or that there is a fault in the
circuit (refer to “Electrical fault-finding” in
Chapter 12).
The fuses are mounted in a panel located at
the lower right-hand corner of the facia under
a removable cover.
If a single indicator light, brake light or
headlight has failed it is likely that a bulb
has blown and will need to be replaced. Refer
to Chapter 12 for details.
If both brake lights have failed, it is possible
that the brake light switch above the brake
pedal needs adjusting. This simple operation
is described in Chapter 9.
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If you need to check your
brake lights and indicators
unaided, back up to a wall
or garage door and operate
the lights. The reflected light should
show if they are working properly.
4 Check all external lights and the horn. Refer
to the appropriate Sections of Chapter 12 for
details if any of the circuits are found to be
inoperative.
4 Visually check all wiring connectors,
harnesses and retaining clips for security, and
for signs of chafing or damage.
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