Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual page 100

5–12 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING
After driving through deep water,
washing the vehicle, or using the
brakes excessively when going down
a steep hill, the brakes can temporarily
lose their stopping power. This may be
due to wet brake components or over-
heating.
If your brakes temporarily lose their
stopping power because of overheating:
• Shift to a lower gear when going
down hills. Do not continuously ap-
ply the brakes.
If your brakes temporarily lose their
power because of wet brake compo-
nents, the following procedure will help
restore their normal performance:
1. Check behind you for other ve-
hicles.
2. Keep a safe forward speed with
plenty of space to your rear and
sides.
3. Gently apply the brakes until nor-
mal performance is restored.
PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake acts on the rear wheels.
The parking brake lever is located between
the front seats.
To set the parking brake, stop the vehicle,
press the brake pedal and pull the lever up
firmly.
To release the parking brake, press the
brake pedal and;
1. Pull the lever up slightly.
2. Push the button on the tip of the lever.
3. Lower the lever while holding the but-
ton in.
If the parking brake is not set prop-
erly, the vehicle may move suddenly.
See your CHEVROLET retailer if an
adjustment is required.
• Do not drive with the parking brake
on.
This can cause your rear brakes to
overheat or wear out prematurely. You
may have to replace them, and you
could damage other parts of your ve-
hicle.
• Do not park or operate your vehicle
over combustible materials.
They could touch hot exhaust parts un-
der your vehicle and ignite.
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