Parking Brake - Chevrolet Beat Owner's Manual

98 Driving and Operating
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold brake
pedal down firmly and let ABS work.
You might hear the ABS pump or motor
operating and feel the brake pedal
pulsate, but this is normal.
Braking In Emergencies
ABS allows the driver to steer and brake
at the same time. In many emergencies,
steering can help more than even the
very best braking.
Brake Assist
If the brake pedal is depressed quickly
and forcefully, maximum brake force is
automatically applied (full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the brake
pedal for as long as full braking is
required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the brake
pedal is released.
Caution
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the brake pedal. Doing so will
accelerate wear of the brake
components. The brakes may also
become overheated, resulting in
longer braking distance and an unsafe
condition.

Parking Brake

Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release button,
and apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill or uphill slope.
To release the parking brake, pull the
lever up slightly, press the release
button and fully lower the lever.
To reduce the operating forces of the
parking brake, depress the foot brake at
the same time.
See Brake system warning light on page
66.