Regenerative Braking; Running The Vehicle While Parked - Chevrolet 2010 Silverado Owner's Manual

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative braking is a hybrid technology that
enables the electric drive motor to operate as a
generator when coasting or braking. Energy from the
moving vehicle recharges the hybrid battery.
The hydraulic disc brakes work with the regenerative
braking to insure effective braking, such as when a high
braking demand is requested.
The braking system is computer controlled and blends
the regenerative braking with the conventional hydraulic
disc brakes to meet any requirements for deceleration.
The controller interprets the braking request and uses
regenerative braking, conventional hydraulic braking or
a combination of both as necessary. Because the
controller applies the hydraulic brakes through its high
pressure accumulator, you may occasionally hear the
motor driven pump when it recharges the system. This
is normal.
In the event of a controller problem, the brake pedal
may be harder to push and the stopping distance may
be longer.

Running the Vehicle While Parked

It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
WARNING:
Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting into
P (Park), may cause the vehicle to move, and you
or others can be seriously injured. Because the
vehicle has the Automatic Engine Start/Stop
feature, the vehicle s engine might seem to be
shut off when you come to a complete stop.
However, once the brake pedal is released, the
vehicle can move. The vehicle s engine can also
restart at any time.
Shift to P (Park) and turn the ignition to LOCK/
OFF, before exiting the vehicle.
Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not
move. See Shifting Into Park in the owner manual for
more information.
If pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5 2 for
more information.
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