Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD Owner Manual (GMNA-
Localizing-U.S.-12102101) - 2019 - crc - 10/2/18
Driving and Operating
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While maintaining even pressure
on the brake pedal, steer around
any hazardous objects in
your path.
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Attempt to steer clear of traffic,
pedestrians, or other obstacles
while you are in an emergency
braking situation. ABS will allow
you to steer the vehicle during
braking while it comes to a full
stop. ABS is not an excuse to
take unnecessary risks. Always
drive carefully and stay a safe
distance away from the vehicle
in front of you.
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Do not pump the brake pedal
during a skid unless the ABS
system is not functioning.
ABS Self-Check
If an antilock fault develops,
standard brake system operation is
maintained. The brake system is still
operational, but the antilock system
does not operate to prevent wheel
lockup if you over apply the brakes
for existing conditions.
If the ABS indicator stays
illuminated, have the system
serviced immediately.
A warning light on the instrument
cluster indicates the status of the
ABS. If the system is working
normally when the ignition is turned
on, the ABS indicator comes on for
several seconds before going out.
Parking Brake
Set the parking brake by holding the
regular brake pedal down, then
pushing down the parking brake
pedal.
If the ignition is on, the brake
system warning light will come on.
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Caution
Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system
and cause premature wear or
damage to brake system parts.
Make sure that the parking brake
is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
To release the parking brake, hold
the regular brake pedal down, then
push down momentarily on the
parking brake pedal until you feel
the pedal release. Slowly pull your
foot up off the parking brake pedal.
If the parking brake is not released
when you begin to drive, a DIC
message will appear and a chime
will sound warning you that the
parking brake is still on.