Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual page 134

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Brake assist
When the footbrake is quickly and
forcefully depressed, the vehicle is
automatically braked with maximum brake
force amplification in order to obtain the
shortest possible braking distance during
full-on braking (brake assist).
Maintain steady pressure on the brake
pedal for as long as full-on braking is to
continue. When the brake pedal is
released, the maximum brake force
amplification is taken away.
Footbrake
The footbrake comprises two independent
brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be
braked using the other brake circuit. If this
occurs, however, the brake pedal must be
depressed quite far using considerable
force before braking effect occurs.
The distance required for braking will be
greater. Consult a workshop before
continuing your journey. We recommend
your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
To ensure the full pedal travel can be
utilized, especially in case of a fault in one
of the brake circuits, there must be no mats
in the vicinity of the pedals.
When the engine is not running, the
assistance of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has been
depressed once or twice. Braking effect is
not reduced, but braking requires
significantly greater force. This is especially
important to bear in mind when towing.
Check the brake lights before starting out
on a journey.
Brakes
Shortly after starting each journey the
effectiveness of the brake system should
be tested at low speed and without
inconveniencing other traffic, especially if
the brakes are wet, e.g. after the vehicle
has been washed.
The brake fluid level should be checked
regularly. If the brake fluid level is too low
and the handbrake is not applied, control
indicator R on the instrument panel
illuminates - see page 26.
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