Vauxhall Vectra, Руководство пользователя

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209 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 124.
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 ap plied, control
indicator
R in the instrum ent cluster
illuminates – see pa ge 99.
Handbra ke
Alw ays app ly the handbrake firmly without
actuating the relea se button; to do this fold
up the armrest 3 . Apply as fully as possible
on uphill or downhill inclines.
The mechanic al handbrake acts on the
brakes on the rear wheels. It engages
autom atic ally when applied.
To release the handbrake pull the lev er up
slightly, press the ratchet knob , and fully
low er the lever.
To reduce the operating forces of the
ha ndb ra ke, dep ress the footbrak e a t the
sam e time.
Brake system control indicator R
The control indicator illuminates when the
ignition is switched on if the handbrake is
app lied or if the b ra ke or clutch fluid level is
too low. B ra ke fluid – see page 276.
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Warning
If the control indicator illum ina tes when
the handbrake is released, stop driving
immediately. Contact a workshop.