Brakes; Brake Pedal - Chevrolet Cruze Owner's Manual

102 Driving and operating

BRAKES

The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal is
depressed firmly. Considerably more
force is needed for this. The braking
distance is extended. Seek the
assistance of a CHEVROLET retailer
before continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear
this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator 70.
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 70.
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 .