Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual

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The ABS continually monitors the brake 

system and prevents the wheels from 

locking, regardless of the road conditions 

and tyre grip.
It starts to regulate the braking pressure as 

soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. 

The vehicle remains steerable, even in the 

event of very heavy braking, for instance 

on bends or when swerving to avoid an 

obstacle. Even in the case of full-on 

braking, the ABS makes it possible to drive 

round an obstacle without releasing the 

brakes.
ABS control is made apparent through a 

pulse in the brake pedal and the noise of 

the regulation process. 

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Control indicator u for ABS

The control indicator illuminates for several 

seconds when the ignition is switched on 

and the system undergoes a self-check at 

the same time (may be audible). The 

system is ready for operation when the 

control indicator goes out.
If the control indicator does not go out 

after a few seconds, or if it illuminates 

whilst driving, there is a fault in the ABS. 

The brake system remains operational 

without ABS regulation. 

You can continue driving, provided you 

drive with care and anticipation.
Have the cause of the fault remedied. We 

recommend that you consult your Vauxhall 

Authorised Repairer. The system’s 

integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to 

be quickly remedied. 

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For optimum braking, keep the brake 

pedal fully depressed throughout the 

braking process, despite the fact that the 

pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce the 

pressure on the pedal. 
Do not let this special safety feature 

tempt you into taking risks when driving.
Traffic safety can only be achieved by 

adopting a responsible driving style.

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If there is a fault in ABS, the wheels may 

be subject to locking due to braking that 

is heavier than normal. The advantages 

of ABS are no longer operational.