Vauxhall 2009 Corsa, Owner'S Manual

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124 Driving and operating
Parking brake
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release button,
and apply as firmly as possible on
a downhill or uphill slope.
To release the parking brake, pull the
lever up slightly, press the release
button and fully lower the lever.
To reduce the operating forces of the
parking brake, depress the foot brake
at the same time.
Control indicator
R
3
77.
Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Hill start assist
The system helps driving away on
inclines by holding the vehicle. After
the parking brake is disengaged and
the foot brake pedal is released, the
brakes are released after a 2 second
delay.
Ride control systems
Electronic stability program
Electronic stability program
(ESP® Plus ) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of the
type of road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESP®
Plus is operational as soon as
control indicator
v
extinguishes.
When ESP® Plus comes into action
v
flashes.