Owner`s manual

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W hen the engine is stopped, servo
assistance will cease after the brake pedal
has been depressed once or twice. The
braking a ction w ill not b e reduced but
increased foot pressure will be necessary.
Take ex tra care when the vehicle is being
towed.
Check the b rake la mps before s tarting out
on a journey. On v ehicles with check
con trol, the brak e lam ps are c hecke d
automatically, see page 40.
Shortly after starting each journey the
e ffe ctiveness of the b ra ke sys te m should
be tested at low speed and without
inconveniencing other tra ffic, especially if
the b ra kes are we t, e. g. afte r the ve hicle
has been washed.
The b ra ke fluid level should be checked
reg ularly, see page 234.
Hand brake
Alw ays a pply hand brake firmly. On slopes
apply the hand brake a s firmly as p ossible.
The mechanic al hand brake acts on the
brakes on the rear wheels. It engages
autom atic ally when applied.
To release the hand brake pull the lever up
slightly, press the ratchet knob , and fully
low er the lever.
Brake system control indicator R
Control indicator illuminates with the
ignition switched on if hand brake is
app lied and/or fluid level in brake or clutch
system is too low. Brake fluid level, see
pag e 234.
If it lig hts up when the hand brak e is not
applied : stop the vehicle; interrup t your
journey immediately. Consult a
workshop. We rec ommend your
Vauxhall Ap proved Repairer.