Vauxhall Vectra, Owner'S Manual

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99 Instruments, controls
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Brake system , clutch system
Control indicator illuminates or flashes red.
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on if the handbrak e is applied or if the
brake and c lutch fluid level is too low. For
further instructions – see pages 209, 276.
For vehicles with Ea sytronic 3 , the c ontrol
indica tor flashes for a few seconds when
the ig nition is turned off if the handbrak e is
not a pplied.
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Warning
Illuminate if the handbrake has been
released: stop vehicle and interrupt
journey im mediately. Contact a
workshop for assista nce.
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Alterna tor
Control indic ator illuminates or flashes red.
It illuminates w hen the ignition is switched
on and extinguishes shortly after the
eng ine starts.
Flashes while starting:
Battery voltage too low. H ave electrica l
system tested b y a work shop.
Illuminates when the eng ine is running:
Stop and switch engine off. Battery w ill not
be charged. Eng ine cooling may be
interrupted . Effec t of bra ke serv o unit may
stop in vehicles with diesel engines.
Check d riv e b elt condition and tensioning
before contacting a w orkshop for
assistance.
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Airb ag system s 3 , belt tensioners 3
Control indicator illuminates red.
Illuminates when the eng ine is running:
Fault in the airbag systems, seat
occupancy recognition 3 or belt tensioners
- see pa ges 74, 86.