Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-Israel-15672694) - 2022 -
CRC - 3/17/21
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Driving and Operating
Caution (Continued)
Do not press the accelerator pedal while
shifting from P or N to R, D or L. Use D
as much as possible.
Never shift to P or R while the vehicle is
in motion.
When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle in place by
pressing the accelerator pedal. Use the
foot brake.
Press the brake pedal when shifting from
P or N to R or a forward gear.
Brakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be
braked using the other brake circuit.
However, braking effect is achieved only
when the brake pedal is depressed firmly.
Considerably more force is needed for this.
The braking distance is extended. Seek the
assistance of a workshop before continuing
your journey.
When the engine is not running, the support
of the brake servo unit disappears once the
brake pedal has been depressed once or
twice. Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater force.
It is especially important to bear this in
mind when being towed.
Control indicator
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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 pedal is
pulsating. Do not reduce the pressure on the
pedal.
After starting off, the system performs a
self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator
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Adaptive brake light
During full braking, all three brake lights
flash for the duration of ABS control.
Fault
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Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the wheels
may be liable to lock due to braking that
is heavier than normal. The advantages of
ABS are no longer available. During hard
braking, the vehicle can no longer be
steered and may swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.