Brakes - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

BRAKES

BRAKES

The braking system is designed for
braking performance under a wide
range of driving conditions.
Your vehicle is equipped with front and
rear disc brakes and a dual circuit
braking system.
If one brake circuit should fail, the
vehicle can still be stopped with the
remaining circuit, however, stopping
distance will be increased and more
brake pedal pressure will be required.
Warning
If one of the circuits fail, the brake
pedal must be pressed with greater
pedal pressure and the braking
distance is increased.
Have the brake system checked and
repaired by a CHEVROLET retailer.
Warning
If the brake pedal can be pressed
further than normal, the brakes may
be in need of repair.
Consult a CHEVROLET retailer.
Caution
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the brake pedal.
Doing so will accelerate wear of the
brake components. The brakes may
also become overheated, resulting in
longer braking distance and an unsafe
condition.
In some models, center high-mounted
stop lamp (or with brake lamps) blinks
serveral times to alert drivers coming
behind your vehicle on the following
condition:
- Although brakes are operated, a
vehicle run more than a certain
speed.
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- When ABS is working at that time.
Wet Brakes
Driving through water or washing your
car can get the brake components wet.
To restore normal braking:
1. Check behind you for other vehicles.
2. Keep a safe forward speed with
plenty of space to your rear and sides.
3. Gently apply brakes until normal
performance is restored.
Overheated Brakes
Braking excessively when going down a
long steep hill can temporarily overheat
the brakes. Shift to a lower gear when
going down hills. Do not continuously
apply the brakes.