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Brakes
Foot brake
The foot brake comprises two independent
brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be
braked using the other brake circuit. If this
occurs, however, the brake pedal must be
depressed quite far using considerable
force before braking effect occurs. The
distance required for braking will be
greater. Consult a workshop before
continuing your journey. We recommend
your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
To ensure the full pedal travel can be
utilized, especially in case of a fault in one
of the brake circuits, there must be no mats
in the vicinity of the pedals – see page 197.
When the engine is not running, the
assistance of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has been
depressed once or twice. Braking effect is
not reduced, but braking requires
significantly greater force. This is especially
important to bear in mind when towing.
Check the brake lights before starting out
on a journey. On vehicles with check
control
3
the brake lights are checked
automatically – see page 62.
Shortly after starting each journey the
effectiveness of the brake system should
be tested at low speed and without
inconveniencing other traffic, especially if
the brakes are wet, e.g. after the vehicle
has been washed.
The brake fluid level should be checked
regularly. If the brake fluid level is too low
and the handbrake is not applied, control
indicator
R
on the instrument panel
illuminates – see page 38.
Hill Start Assist
3
(
HSA)
The system helps pull away on inclines.
After releasing the footbrake, if the
handbrake is not applied the brakes are
only released after 2 seconds. As soon as
the acceleration is sufficient to prevent
rolling back, the brake is released.
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Handbrake
Always apply handbrake firmly. On slopes
apply the handbrake as firmly as possible.
The mechanical handbrake acts on the
brakes on the rear wheels. It engages
automatically when applied.
To release the handbrake pull the lever up
slightly, press the ratchet knob, and fully
lower the lever.
To reduce the operating forces of the
handbrake, depress the foot brake at the
same time.