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Driving and operation
Check the brake lights b efore starting out
on a journey. On v ehicles with check
control
3
the brake lights are check ed
automatically – see page 138.
Shortly after starting each journey the
effectiveness of the b ra ke system should
be tested at low speed and without
inconv eniencing other tra ffic, especia lly if
the b ra kes are wet, e.g. after the vehicle
has been washed.
The b ra ke fluid level should be check ed
reg ularly. If the brake fluid level is too low
and the hand brake is not applied, control
indicator
R
on the instrument panel
illuminates – see pa ge 114.
Hill Start Assist
3
(HSA)
The system helps pull away on inclines.
After releasing the footbrake, if the ha nd
brake is not applied the brak es are only
released a fter 2 seconds. As soon as the
acceleration is sufficient to prevent rolling
back , the brake is released .
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Hand bra ke
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.
To red uc e the operating forces of the hand
brake, depress the foot brake at the same
tim e.
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Brake system control indicator
R
The control indicator illuminates when the
ignition is switched on if the hand brak e is
app lied or if the b ra ke or clutch fluid level is
too low. B ra ke fluid - see p age 302.
For vehicles with Easytronic
3
, the control
indicator flashes for a few second s w hen
the ignition is turned off if the hand b rake
is not applied.
9
Warning
If the control indicator comes on when
the handbrake is released, stop driving
immediately. Contact a workshop for
assista nce.
Summary of Contents for 2010 Astra
Page 1: ...A ST R A ASTRA Operation Safety and Maintenance Owner s Manual ...
Page 2: ...VAUXHALL Astra Operation Safety Maintenance ...
Page 12: ...8 In Brief ...
Page 364: ...360 Index ...
Page 365: ...361 Index ...
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