Brake Assist; Wheels, Tyres - Vauxhall Combo 2010 Owner's Manual

114 Drivin g and operatio n

Brake assist

When the brake peda l is rap idly and
forcefully depressed, the vehicle is
automatically braked with ma ximum b ra ke
force a mplification in order to obtain the
shortest possib le brak ing distance during
full-on bra king (brake assist).
Maintain steady pressure on the brak e
pedal for as long as full-on brak ing is to
continue. When the brake ped al is
released, the max imum brak e force
amp lification is taken away.
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Wheels, tyres

Suitable ty res or limitations 3 179.
Ty res fitted in the factory are adapted to
the chassis and provid e optimum driving
comfort and sa fety.
Changing tyre/wheel typ e
If tyres of a different size than those fitted
at the factory are used, it may be
necessary to reprogram the electronic
speedom eter and make other v ehicle
modifications.
After converting to a different tyre size,
ha ve the adhesive label with ty re pressures
replaced.
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Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels may
lead to accidents and render the v ehicle
unroadworthy.
Fitti ng new tyr es
Fit tyres in pa irs or in sets, which is even
better. Ensure tha t tyres on one axle are
z the same siz e,
z the same design,
z the same make,
z and have the same tread pattern.
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the
direction of trav el. The rolling direction is
indicated by a symbol (e.g. an arrow) on
the sidewall.
Tyres fitted opposing the rolling direction
(such as when changing a ty re) should b e
refitted as soon as possible. This is the only
way to benefit fully from the d esign
Warning
properties of the tyre.
Pay attention to legal requirements w hen
disposing of ty res.