Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: • Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
• Avoid needless heavy braking.
• Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control
a vehicle while driving. ...
Steering
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid.
Regular maintenance is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfun ...
Other materials:
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
Special Tools
CH 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
CH 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.
Remove rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Br ...
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Special Tools
CH-6068 Spring Tensioner Device
CH-6066 Holding Device
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly
Replacement.
Install the strut to the CH-6066 holder (5).
Tens ...
Front Fog Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting
and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
Disconnect fog lamp bulb socket electrical connector.
Front Fog Lamp Screws (Qty: 3)
Caution: Refer t ...
