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Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Parking Brake

To apply the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake handle. It is not necessary

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)
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Brake Assist
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Other materials:

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
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Metric Fasteners
This vehicle provides fastener dimensions using the metric system. Most metric fasteners are approximate in diameter to equivalent English fasteners. Make replacements using fasteners of the same nominal diameter, thread pitch, and strength. A number marking identifies the OE metric fastener ...

Loss of Control
Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: • Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. • Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. • Acceleration Skid — too much thro ...

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