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Driving and operating
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Warning
■ Apply the brake pedal softly and
progressively. Avoid abrupt
applications, which can cause
dangerous skidding, along with
excessive tyre wear. ABS
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■ Pay attention to the fault
indicator lamps on brake
systems.
■ Do not drive with the engine
switched off, the brake servo will
not operate, requiring more foot
pressure to actuate the brakes.
■ If the engine stops functioning
with the vehicle in movement,
brake normally, pressing and
holding the brake pedal without
pumping it, otherwise the
vacuum on the brake servo unit
will deplete, losing the brake
assistance in the brake
application. Consequently the
brake pedal must be fully
pressed with greater pedal
pressure and the distance
required for braking will be
greater.
■ If the brake pedal does not
return to the initial height or the
travel of the brake pedal has
increased, this indicates that
there is a failure in the brake
system. Consult a Chevrolet
dealer immediately.
■ The brake fluid level in the
reservoir should be checked
regularly.
■ Check the brake lamps
regularly.
Caution
When driving downhill keep the
ignition on and use a proper gear.
Driving down hill in neutral or with
the ignition off is very dangerous.
The brakes will have to do extra
work. They will be excessively hot
and will not be effective.
Defensive driving
Driving with a defensive attitude is the
best recommendation.
Start by fastening the seat belt.
A defensive attitude when driving
results in being ready for unforeseen
situations of any kind. Assume that
other drivers or pedestrians will lack
attention or make a mistake.
Try to foresee what the behavior of
the other drivers will be and consider
every possible mistake.
The most common accidents involve
the rear end of the vehicle.
Maintaining safe distance is one more
measure to avoid crashes.
For the urban and rural areas, the
best method is to drive defensively.
The unsuspected reaction of the front
vehicle can result in an abrupt turn or
stop.
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