Handbrake - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

When the engine is stopped, servo
assistance will cease after the brake peda l
has been depressed once or twice. The
braking a ction w ill not b e reduced but
increased foot pressure will be necessary.
Take ex tra care when the vehicle is being
towed .
Check the brake lights b efore starting out
on a journey. On v ehicles with check
control, the brak e lights are checked
automatically – see page 44.
Shortly after starting each journey the
effectiveness of the b ra ke system should
be tested at low speed and without
inconv eniencing other tra ffic, especia lly if
the b ra kes are wet, e. g. after the vehicle
has been washed.
The b ra ke fluid level should be check ed
reg ularly – see page 240.
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Handbra ke
Alw ays apply handb ra ke firmly . On slopes
apply the handb ra ke as firmly as possible.
The mechanic al handbrake acts on the
brakes on the rear wheels. It engages
autom atic ally when applied.
To release the handbrake pull the lev er up
slightly, press the ratchet knob , and fully
low er the lever.
Brak e system control indicat or R
C ontrol indicator illuminates with the
ignition switched on if handbrake is
app lied and/or fluid level in brake or clutch
system is too low. Brake fluid level – see
pag e 240.
If it lights up when the ha ndb ra ke is not
applied : stop the vehicle; interrup t your
journey immediately . C onsult a
workshop. We rec om mend a Vaux hall
Authorised Repairer.