2015 Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual - Page 166

Driving and Operating 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. 9-25 Ride Control Systems Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control System Operation The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and Electronic Stability Control, an electronic stability control system. These systems use various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving conditions, the TCS and Electronic Stability Control systems help to perform the following functions: . . Control brake pressure at individual wheels and engine output to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle in the following conditions: ‐ Understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the steered path despite increased steering input) ‐ Oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions) { Caution 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. Parking Brake Break-in Break-in the brake shoes whenever the effect of the parking brake is weakened or whenever the brake shoes and/or drums are replaced, in order to assure the best brake performance. This procedure can be performed at the dealer. TCS and Electronic Stability Control can help the driver to maintain control of the vehicle, but cannot prevent loss of vehicle control in all driving situations. When the TCS and Electronic Stability Control systems operate, the d indicator in the instrument cluster flashes to note the following: . Control brake pressure to reduce wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is transferred to a non-slipping drive wheel on the same axle. Control brake pressure and engine output to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle speed (traction control function). . The road may be slippery or the system may determine some action is required to help keep the vehicle on the steered path.