Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast LHD-
14860584) - 2021 - CRC - 5/18/20
Driving and Operating
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After deactivating the automatic clamping
function, take measures to prevent from
sliding due to lack of braking force, such as
wood blocks or stones on both side mats of
one wheel.
If the battery is excessively low, EPB will fail
to be applied or released normally. If the
condition above exists, charge the battery.
We recommend you see your dealer for
assistance.
Professional equipment and technologies are
required for EPB brake friction plate
replacement. Do not maintain by yourself or
have one maintenance shop rather than
your dealer maintain; otherwise, the EPB
system may get damaged. If the EPB system
components have been overhauled, they are
not warranted for maintenance.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system
has the Hill Start Assist (HSA) function. This
function can help the vehicle start easily on
a grade without using the parking brake.
Whether driving or reversing onto a hill, the
start assistant is provided through the
function. Therefore, engage the gear before
starting.
When the HSA functions, after the brake
pedal is released, the vehicle still keeps the
braking force for one to two seconds. In this
case, the vehicle will not slide backward.
Engage the accelerator and clutch, and
within two seconds HSA will help ease a
steep hill start.
Within those two seconds, if the driving
force applied by the driver is greater than
the resistance which the vehicle is subject to
while on a grade, the system will gradually
reduce the braking force and the vehicle will
start running smoothly. If the vehicle fails to
start running in two seconds, or the driving
force applied by the driver is insufficient,
the pressure of the brake system is released
automatically and the vehicle may start
sliding down the hill. Press the brake pedal
to make the vehicle come to a complete
stop, and the system will still help with the
next start when conditions are met.
Conditions for the HSA system to function:
1. No fault exists in the system, and the
engine has been operating.
2. The vehicle is motionless and the brake
pedal has been pressed.
3. The drive gear or R (Reverse) has been
engaged.
4. The system detects that the grade is
met. (In theory, when the grade is less
than 4%, the vehicle will dip during
braking, and the dipping angle will offset
the grade. As a result, the system may
fail to start on a hill when the grade is
less than 4%.)
The HSA function may fail to prevent the
vehicle from sliding on a very slippery or
steep hillside.
The HSA function cannot supersede the
parking brake function. Always set the
parking brake when getting out of the
vehicle. If there is no sufficient driving force
provided after the brake pedal is released,
the vehicle will slide backward. Immediately
pull back on the parking brake and press the
park pedal.
If the engine shuts off during the process,
immediately pull back on the parking brake
and press the brake pedal.
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH), if Equipped
The vehicle provided with EPB has the
automatic parking function.
