Chevrolet 2005 T-Series, Owner'S Manual

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Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you
need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always
decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to
the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply
your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even
though you have anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel
the brakes pulsate, or you may hear air exhausting if
you have air brakes, but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve
If your vehicle has this control, it is mounted on
the console to the right of the driver’s seat.
This control lets you apply
the trailer brakes without
applying the tractor brakes.
You can apply the trailer
brakes a little or apply
them all the way if
you have to. Use this
control only when you are
driving. Do not use it
for parking or to hold the
rig on a hill.
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CAUTION:
Using the trailer brake hand control for parking
or for holding the vehicle on a hill may not
keep the vehicle from rolling. This can happen
if someone hits the valve by accident, or if air
pressure bleeds from the system. If the vehicle
rolls, you or others could be injured. To park
the vehicle or hold it on a hill, use the parking
brake properly.
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