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Foot brake
The foot brake comprises two independent
brake circuits.
If one brake circuit fa ils, the vehic le can still
be braked using the other brak e circuit. If
this occurs, however, the brake p edal must
be depressed farther and considera ble
force must b e used before braking effect is
felt. Braking distance increases. Seek the
help of a workshop before continuing to
drive. We recommend your Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.
To ensure that full peda l tra vel can be
utilised, especially if there is a fault in one
of the brake circuits, there must be no mats
in the pedal area.
When the engine is stopped, serv o
assista nce will cease after the b ra ke pedal
ha s b een depressed onc e or twice. The
braking action will not be reduced but
increased foot pressure will b e necessa ry.
Ta ke extra care w hen the v ehicle is being
tow ed.
Check the brake lamps before starting out
on any journey. On vehicles w ith c heck
control
3
the brake lamps are check ed
automatically; see page 40.
Shortly a fter sta rting each journey the
effectiveness of the brake system should
be tested at low speed a nd without
inconveniencing other traffic, especially if
the brakes are wet, e.g. a fter the v ehicle
has been washed.
The brake fluid level should be checked
regula rly. If the brake fluid level is too low
and the ha nd brake is not applied, control
indicator
R
on the instrument pa nel lig hts;
see page 28.
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