Opel Speedster, Operation, Safety, Maintenance Manual

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l Hand brake
« The mechanical hand brake acts only on the
rear wheels to secure the stopped or parked
vehicle. It engages automatically when
applied.
ABS
The ABS (anti-lock brake system) .
continuously monitors the vehicle's brake
system and prevents the wheels from looking,
irrespective 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 remains steerable, even in the
event of very heavy braking, for instance on
bends or when swerving to avoid an obstacle.
Even in the case of full-on braking, the ABS
makes it possible to drive round an obstacle
without releasing the brakes.
The ABS makes itself noticeable through
pulsating of the brake pedal and the noise of
the regulation process. Your vehicle is now in
a critical situation; the ABS allows you to keep
control of the vehicle and reminds you to
match your speed to the road conditions.
When the ignition is switched on, the ABS
control indicator lights up. At the same time,
the system performs a self-check which may
be audible. When the control indicator goes
out the system is ready for operation. If the
control indicator does not go out after a few
seconds, or if it lights up during driving, there
is a fault in the ABS. The vehicle's brake
system remains operational without ABS
regulation.
The wheels will tend to lock in the event of
heavy braking if the ABS fails. This may cause
the vehicle to swerve. The benefits of the ABS
are lost.
You can continue driving, provided you drive
with care and anticipation. Consult an
Authorised Opel Dealer to have the cause of
the fault eliminated.
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