Chevrolet Captiva CN202SR, Owner'S Manual

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Driving and operation 131
Brake
The brake system is designed for the
braking performance under the driving
conditions in wide range. In the
braking process, the vehicle speed is
reduced through the braking friction
and the friction between tires and
ground. It is normal that small braking
friction sounds and friction sounds
between tires and ground are given
with no need for special treatment; it is
also normal that occasional squeals
are given in braking. Squeals may be
produced for such causes that other
matters may adhere to the friction
faces during operation of the vehicle,
the vehicle is out of operation for a
long time, or friction faces get rusted
after raining. If squeals are produced
at a lower frequency, there is no need
for special treatment.
To avoid the pedal travel from being
influenced, do not lay a thick carpet in
the brake pedal area.
If you find that the brake pedal fails to
return or the brake pedal travel
becomes longer, we strongly advise
you to have your vehicle inspected at
the Aftersales Service Center. This may
indicate a faulty brake system.
Note
When you drive your vehicle
in one high-altitude area,
continuously braking may
cause the brake pedal force
to increase.
Note
To run in the friction plate
and the brake disc and
confirm the performance and
the
service life, after
purchasing a vehicle and
installing new friction plates,
you
had better avoid
emergency braking or
braking for a long time within
millage of 200 km.
Warning
Please check whether the
stop lamp is normal before
driving your vehicle. Keep
the vehicle running at low
speed
after starting the
vehicle, and check the
braking performance. You
shall do more like this
especially after your vehicle
is just washed. The wet brake
may cause an accident. In
case the brake is wet, the
brake fails to function well
and thus the vehicle may be
out of control due to lateral
deviation. As a result, after
driving through water or
having your vehicle cleaned,
keep the vehicle running at
low speed and depress the
brake pedal intermittently
and gently, so as to dry the
brake.