Brakes; Brake Pedal - Chevrolet Cruze Owner's Manual

108 Driving and operating

BRAKES

The brake system comprises two inde-
pendent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake cir-
cuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal is
depressed firmly. Considerably more
force is needed for this. The braking dis-
tance is extended. Seek the assistance of
a CHEVROLET retailer before continu-
ing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the sup-
port of the brake servo unit disappears
once the brake pedal has been depressed
once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but brak-
ing requires significantly greater force.
It is especially important to bear this in
mind when being towed.
Control indicator 72.
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
Antilock brake system (ABS) prevents
the wheels from locking. ABS starts to
regulate brake pressure as soon as a
wheel shows a tendency to lock. The
vehicle remains steerable, even during
hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent through a
pulse in the brake pedal and the noise of
the regulation process.
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.
Control indicator 72.
Fault
Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due to
braking that is heavier than normal.
The advantages of ABS are no longer
available. During hard braking, the
vehicle can no longer be steered and
may swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by
a CHEVROLET retailer.