Opel Corsa: Brakes / Brake assist. Hill start assist
Brake assist
If brake pedal is depressed quickly
and forcefully, maximum brake force
is automatically applied.
Operation of brake assist might
become apparent by a pulse in the
brake pedal and a greater resistance
when depressing the brake pedal.
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal as long as full braking is
required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when brake
pedal is released.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended
movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline, brakes remain
on for further 2 seconds. The brakes
release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.
Warning
Before leaving the vehicle, check
parking brake status. Control
indicator illuminate constantly
when electric parking brake is
applied.
Manual parking brake
Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope...
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
Electronic stability control improves
driving stability when necessary,
regardless of the type of road surface
or tyre grip...
Other information:
Forward collision alert is designed to
warn on vehicles, but may react also
to other objects.
In the following cases, forward
collision alert may not detect a vehicle
ahead or sensor performance is
limited:
driving on winding or hilly roads
driving during nighttime
weather limits visibility, such as
fog, rain, or snow
the sensor in the windscreen or
the radar unit behind the front
..
In the event of a fault with the
emissions control system, different
messages are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
The messages and the restrictions
are a legal requirement. The warning
messages are accompanied by the
control indicators ,
and
.
Additionally, a chime will sound.
Follow the instructions of the warning
messages. If starting is prevented,
seek the assistance of a ..