Vauxhall 2007 Vectra Operating & Safety Manual page 215

Foot brake
The foot brake 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 that full pedal travel – can be
utilised, particularly if there is a fault in one
of the brake circuits, there must be no mats
in the pedal area, see page 187.
When the engine is not running, the
support 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.
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Check the brake lights before starting out
on a journey. On vehicles with check
control 3 the brake lights are checked
automatically – see page 58.
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 hand brake is not applied, control
indicator R on the instrument panel
illuminates – see page 35.
Brakes
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Hand brake
Always apply handbrake firmly, and as
firmly as possible on uphill or downhill
slopes. Fold up armrest 3 to do this.
The mechanical hand brake acts on the
brakes on the rear wheels. It engages
automatically when applied.
To release the hand brake pull the lever up
slightly, press the ratchet knob, and fully
lower the lever.
To reduce the operating forces of the hand
brake, depress the foot brake at the same
time.
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