Vauxhall Corsa Owner's Manual page 179

Footbrake
The footbrake comprises two independent
brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be
braked using the other brake circuit.
However, the footbrake must be depressed
a considerable way before any braking
effect occurs, and much more force is
required. The braking distance will be
longer. Contact a workshop for assistance
before continuing to drive.
To ensure the full pedal travel can be
utilized, especially in the event of a fault in
one of the brake circuits, there must be no
mats in the vicinity of the pedals –
see page 155.
When the engine is not running, the
assistance of the brake servo unit
disappears once the footbrake 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. On vehicles with check
control 3 the brake lights are checked
automatically – see page 106.
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 illuminates in the instrument
cluster – see page 91.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) 3
The system helps pull away on inclines.
After releasing the footbrake, if the
handbrake is not applied the brakes are
only released after 2 seconds. As soon as
the acceleration is sufficient to prevent
rolling back, the brake is released.
Driving and operation
Handbrake
Always apply handbrake firmly without
pressing the release button, and apply as
firmly as possible on steep slopes.
The mechanical handbrake acts on the
brakes on the rear wheels. It engages
automatically when applied.
To release the handbrake, pull lever up
slightly, press release button, and lower
lever all the way down.
To reduce the operating forces of the
handbrake, depress the footbrake at the
same time.
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