2015 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual - Page 164

Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) the vehicle in front of you. Ultimately, the driver is responsible for safety. . 9-23 ABS operates at speeds above 5-10 km/h (3-6 mph). The speed varies according to road conditions. When the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal. is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Tire type and condition may also affect braking effectiveness. When replacing tires, install the specified size of tires on all four wheels. When installing a spare tire, make sure that it is the proper size and type as specified on the Tire and Loading Information label. For additional information, refer to "Wheels and Tires" in the "Vehicle Care" section of this manual. . . Metric English . If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5-15. If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels This vehicle has ABS, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. The Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work. You may hear the ABS