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 ...
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Cigarette Lighter
For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, it is on the center floor console near
the shift lever.
To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element and let go.
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Instrument Panel Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment
display screen. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument
panel.
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