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Hand brake
Always apply hand brake firm ly. On slopes
apply the hand brake as firmly as possible.
The mechanical hand b ra ke a cts on the
brakes on the rea r whee ls. It engag es
automatically when applied.
To release the ha nd b ra ke pull the lev er up
slightly, press the ratchet knob, a nd fully
lower the lev er.
Brake system control indicator R
The control indica tor illuminates w hen the
ignition is switc hed on if the hand brake is
applied or if the brake or clutc h fluid level is
too low. Brake fluid – see page 222.
ABS u
The Anti-lock Brak e S ystem (ABS )
continuously monitors the vehicle’s brake
system an d prev ents the whe els from
locking regardless of the road condition
and tyre grip.
It starts to regulate the braking pressure as
soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock.
The vehicle rema ins stee rable, eve n in the
event of very heavy braking, for insta nce
on bends or when swerving to avoid an
obstacle. Even in the c ase of full-on
brak ing, the ABS makes it possible to drive
round an obstacle w ithout releasing the
brak es.
ABS control is mad e ap parent thoug h a
pulse in the brake pedal and the noise of
the regulation process.
If the control indicator illuminates when
the hand brake is not ap plied: Stop.
Interrupt your journey immediately.
Consult a workshop. We recommend
your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
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