Antilock Brake System (Abs) - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

8-28 Driving and Operating
Warning
After driving through deep water,
washing the vehicle, or using the
brakes excessively when going
down a steep hill, the brakes can
temporarily lose their stopping
power. This may be due to wet brake
components or overheating.
If your brakes temporarily lose their
stopping power because of overheat-
ing:
Shift to a lower gear when going
down hills. Do not continuously
apply the brakes.
Warning
If your brakes temporarily lose their
power because of wet brake compo-
nents, the following procedure will
help restore their normal perfor-
mance.
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 the brakes until
normal performance is restored.
Warning
When brake noise is heard, do not
continue to drive your vehicle.
This may indicate the brake pads
need to be repaired or replaced.
Driving with worn brake pads could
result in a collision and personal
injury.
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