Chevrolet Captiva C140 Manual page 147

Winter parking tip Winter parking tip Winter parking tip
Winter parking tip Winter parking tip
In cold weather conditions, the parking brake
can freeze in the engaged position. This is
most likely to happen if the brakes are wet.
If there is a risk that parking brake may freeze
after driving through water deep enough to
wet brake components or having the vehicle
washed:
1. Apply the parking brake only temporarily
while you put the gear selector lever in "P"
(for automatic transaxle) or in first or re-
verse gear (for manual transaxle).
2. Block the rear wheels with wedge blocks.
3. Then release the parking brake.
W W W W W ARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING
• • • • • Do not use parking brake while the Do not use parking brake while the Do not use parking brake while the
Do not use parking brake while the Do not use parking brake while the
vehicle is in motion, or as a substi- vehicle is in motion, or as a substi-
vehicle is in motion, or as a substi- vehicle is in motion, or as a substi- vehicle is in motion, or as a substi-
tute for the brake pedal. tute for the brake pedal. tute for the brake pedal. tute for the brake pedal. tute for the brake pedal.
Doing so may cause you to lose control Doing so may cause you to lose control Doing so may cause you to lose control Doing so may cause you to lose control Doing so may cause you to lose control
of the vehicle, resulting in a collision, of the vehicle, resulting in a collision, of the vehicle, resulting in a collision, of the vehicle, resulting in a collision, of the vehicle, resulting in a collision,
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
The anti-lock brake system is an advanced
electronic braking system that will help pre-
vent skidding and loss of control of your ve-
hicle. The system allows you to steer around
obstacles while braking hard, and provides
maximum stopping ability on slippery pave-
ment.
When the ignition is turned on, the "ABS"
warning lamp will glow for about 3 seconds.
If the light does not go out, or if it comes on
while driving, there is something wrong with
the ABS. Consult a workshop immediately.
We recommend your authorised Chevrolet
repairer. See "ABS WARNING LAMP" in the
index.
When you start your engine, or when you begin
to drive away, your ABS will check itself. You
may hear a clicking noise while this test is
going on, and you may even notice that your
brake pedal moves or pulses a little. This is
normal.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 3–25
If your vehicle is equipped with ESC, you may
also hear another noise when pressing the
brake pedal again within about 7 seconds af-
ter ABS operation. This is a noise to complete
preparation for ESC operation and normal too.
ABS works by sensing the speed of each wheel
during braking. If one of the wheels is about
to stop rolling, the computer will work the
brakes separately at each front wheel and at
the rear wheels. A slight vibration in the brake
pedal, accompanied by some noise, usually
takes place while the ABS is working.
NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE
ABS does not change the time you need ABS does not change the time you need
ABS does not change the time you need ABS does not change the time you need ABS does not change the time you need
to apply the brakes, and it does not al- to apply the brakes, and it does not al- to apply the brakes, and it does not al- to apply the brakes, and it does not al- to apply the brakes, and it does not al-
ways decrease stopping distances. ways decrease stopping distances. ways decrease stopping distances.
ways decrease stopping distances. ways decrease stopping distances.
• • • • • Always leave enough room to stop, Always leave enough room to stop, Always leave enough room to stop,
Always leave enough room to stop, Always leave enough room to stop,
even though you have ABS. even though you have ABS. even though you have ABS. even though you have ABS. even though you have ABS.