Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake handle. It is not necessary to push in on the release button while applying the parking brake. If the ignition is in the ON/RUN position, the brake system warning light will come on.
To release the parking brake: 1. Hold the brake pedal down.
2. Pull the parking brake handle up until you can press the release button.
3. Hold the release button in as you move the brake handle all the way down.
Notice: 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.
Driving with the parking brake applied will cause a warning chime to sound and the RELEASE PARKING BRAKE message to appear in the DIC. The message will remain on until the parking brake is released or the vehicle is stopped.
If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking
system that helps prevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself.
A momentary mot ...
Brake Assist
This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping
or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the
stability system hydraulic brak ...
Other materials:
Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.
Open the hood.
Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the heate ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...
Brake System Warning Light
The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is
not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal
braking performance, both circuits need to be working.
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system ...
