Brakes; Antilock Brake; System (Abs); Parking Brake - Chevrolet trailblazer Handbook

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Brakes

The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle
can still be stopped using the other
brake circuit. However, braking is
achieved only when the brake pedal
is depressed firmly. More force is
needed for this. The braking
distance is increased. Seek
immediately the assistance of a
Chevrolet dealer before continuing
your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
brake assist disappears once the
brake pedal has been pressed once
or twice. Braking is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to
bear this in mind when being towed.
See Brake and Clutch System
Warning Light 0 94.

Antilock Brake

System (ABS)

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.
After starting off, the system
performs a self test which may be
audible.
See Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light 0 95.
Driving and Operating
Fault
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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 rectified
by a Chevrolet dealers.

Parking Brake

Always apply parking brake firmly
without pressing 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.
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