Vauxhall Antara Owner's Manual page 147

Handb rake
Always apply handbrake firm ly . On slopes,
apply the handbrak e as firmly as possible.
The m echanical handbrake acts on the
brakes on the rea r wheels. It engag es
automatically when applied.
To release the hand brake, press and hold
the b utton, pull the lever up slightly and
lower lever while holding the button in.
To red uce the op erating forces of the
handbrake, depress the footbrake at the
same time.
Control i nd icator 4 for b rake system
Illum inates when ignition is switched on.
Extinguishes after eng ine is started.
Illum inates if hand brake is a pplied and/or
fluid level for brake hydraulics is too low.
Brake fluid level - see page 193.
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Warning
If it illuminates when the hand brake is not
applied: stop vehicle, interrupt your
journey im mediately.
C heck bra ke fluid level and top-up if
necessary before consulting a w ork shop.
Hav e cause of brak e fluid loss rem edied.
Driving and o peration
If the control indicator stays lit, the brakes
do not operate a s normal or leaks are
found in the brake sy stem, do not attem pt
to drive the vehicle. Have the vehic le towed
to a work shop for insp ection and repair.
If the control indicator d oes not illuminate
when the ignition is switched on or when
the handbrake is applied (with ignition on),
stop and consult a workshop.
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