2016 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS brake light

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9-14 Driving and Operating Caution (Continued) new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake
linings.
Following break-in, engine speed
and load can be gradually
increased.
Ignition Positions The ignition lock is designed so that
the ignition switch cannot be turned
to the LOCK position until the shift
lever is moved to the P (Park)
position. .
When placing the ignition switch
in the LOCK position, make sure
that the shift lever is in the
P (Park) position. .
When removing the key from the
ignition switch (if it is inserted),
make sure that the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.
When the ignition switch cannot be
placed to the LOCK position:
1. Shift the shift lever to the
P (Park) position.
2. Move the ignition switch slightly
in the ON direction.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position.
4. Remove the key if it is inserted
in the ignition switch. { WarningTurning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of power
assist in the brake and steering
systems and disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
If the ignition switch is placed to the
LOCK position, the shift lever
cannot be moved from the P (Park)
position.
The shift lever can be moved if the
ignition switch is in the ON position
and the foot brake pedal is
depressed.
There is an OFF position between
the LOCK and ACC positions. The
OFF position is indicated by a “ 1 ” on
the key cylinder.

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Driving and Operating 9-21Shift Lock Release
If the battery is discharged, the shift
lever may not be moved from the
P (Park) position even with the foot
brake pedal depressed.
To move the shift lever, perform the
following procedure:
1. Place the ignition switch to the
LOCK position and remove
the key.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release
cover using a suitable tool. 4. Push down the shift lock release
using a suitable tool.
5. Push the shift lever button and
move the shift lever to the
N (Neutral) position while
holding down the shift lock
release.
Place the ignition switch in the ON
position to unlock the steering
wheel. The vehicle may be moved
to the desired location.
Replace the removed shift lock
release cover after the operation.
If the shift lever cannot be moved
out of the P (Park) position, have a
dealer check the CVT system as
soon as possible. Overdrive (O/D) OFF Switch
When the O/D OFF switch is
pressed with the shift lever in the D
(Drive) position, the light in the
instrument panel illuminates. See
Overdrive Off Light on page 5-15 .
Use the Overdrive off mode when
you need improved engine braking.
To turn off the Overdrive off mode,
push the O/D OFF switch again.
The indicator light will turn off.

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Driving and Operating 9-23Warning (Continued) the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is
responsible for safety. .
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.
This vehicle has ABS, an advanced
electronic braking system that helps
prevent a braking skid. The 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.
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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 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.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
the brake pedal down firmly and let
ABS work. You may hear the ABS

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9-24 Driving and Operating pump or motor operating and feel
the brake pedal pulsate. This is
normal.
Braking in Emergencies ABS allows you to steer and brake
at the same time. In many
emergencies, steering can help
more than even the very best
braking.
Brake Force Distribution During braking while driving through
turns, the system optimizes the
distribution of force to each of the
four wheels depending on the radius
of the turn. Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up
on the parking brake handle. It is
not necessary to press the release
button in while applying the parking
brake. If the ignition is in the ON/
RUN position, the brake system
warning light will come on. See
Brake System Warning Light on
page 5-14 .{ Warning .
Be sure the parking brake is
fully released before driving.
Failure to do so can cause
brake failure and lead to an
accident. .
Do not release the parking
brake from outside the
vehicle. .
Do not use the shift lever in
place of the parking brake.
When parking, be sure the
parking brake is fully
engaged. .
Do not leave children
unattended in a vehicle. They
could release the parking
brake and cause an accident.
To release the parking brake:
1. Shift the transmission to
P (Park). Hold the brake
pedal down.

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Driving and Operating 9-252. 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.
{ CautionDriving 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. 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 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). .
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)
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: .
The road may be slippery or the
system may determine some
action is required to help keep
the vehicle on the steered path.

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9-26 Driving and Operating .
You may feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal and hear a noise or
vibration from under the hood.
This is normal and indicates that
the traction control system is
working properly. .
Adjust your speed and driving to
the road conditions.
See Traction Control System (TCS)/
Electronic Stability Control Light on
page 5-16 and Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Off Light on
page 5-16 .
If a malfunction occurs in the
systems, the
d indicator comes on
in the instrument cluster. The TCS
and Electronic Stability Control
systems automatically turn off when
the indicator light is on. Turning the Systems Off
and On
The TCS/Electronic Stability Control
button is on the instrument panel, to
the left of the steering wheel.
{ CautionDo not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is
off. The vehicle driveline could be
damaged.
To turn off TCS and Electronic
Stability Control, press and release
the
g button. The Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) Off Light
gcomes on and stays on in the
instrument cluster. To turn TCS and Electronic Stability
Control on again, press and release
the
g button. The Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) Off Light
gdisplayed in the instrument cluster
will turn off.
When the TCS/Electronic Stability
Control button is used to turn off the
systems, the TCS system still
operates to prevent one drive wheel
from slipping by transferring power
to a non – slipping drive wheel. The
d indicator flashes if this occurs. All
other functions are off and the
d indicator will not flash.
The TCS and Electronic Stability
Control systems are automatically
reset to on when the ignition is
placed in the OFF position then
back to the ON position.
The systems have a built in
diagnostic feature that test the
systems each time the engine is
started and the vehicle moved
forward or in reverse at a slow
speed. When the test occurs a clunk

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Driving and Operating 9-27noise may be heard and/or a
pulsation in the brake pedal may be
felt. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications on
page 10-3 .
{ Warning .
The Traction Control System
(TCS) and Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system are
designed to help the driver
maintain stability but do not
prevent accidents due to
abrupt steering operation at
high speeds or by careless or
dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially
careful when driving and
cornering on slippery
surfaces and always drive
carefully.
(Continued) Warning (Continued) .
Do not modify the vehicle ’ s
suspension. If suspension
parts such as shock
absorbers, struts, springs,
stabilizer bars, bushings, and
wheels are not recommended
for your vehicle or are
extremely deteriorated, the
TCS and ESC systems may
not operate properly. This
could adversely affect vehicle
handling performance, and
the
d indicator may flash or
the
d indicator light may
illuminate. .
If brake related parts such as
brake pads, rotors, and
calipers are not
recommended or are
extremely deteriorated, the
TCS and ESC systems may
(Continued) Warning (Continued) not operate properly and the
d indicator light may
illuminate. .
If engine control related parts
are not recommended or are
extremely deteriorated, the
d indicator light may illuminate. .
When driving on extremely
inclined surfaces such as
higher banked corners, the
TCS and ESC systems may
not operate properly and the
d indicator may flash or the
d indicator light may
illuminate. Do not drive on
these types of roads. .
When driving on an unstable
surface such as a turntable,
ferry, elevator, or ramp, the
d indicator may flash or the
d indicator light may illuminate.
(Continued)

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9-28 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) This is not a malfunction.
Restart the engine after
driving onto a stable surface. .
If wheels or tires other than
the recommended ones are
used, the TCS and ESC
systems may not operate
properly and the
d indicator
may flash or the
d indicator
light may illuminate. .
The TCS and ESC systems
are not a substitute for winter
tires or tire chains on a snow
covered road. Cruise Control
{ WarningCruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. Do not use
cruise control on winding roads or
in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.
If equipped with cruise control, a
speed of about 48 km/h (30 mph) or
more can be maintained without
keeping your foot on the
accelerator. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about
48 km/h (30 mph).
If the brakes are applied, cruise
control disengages. CRUISE ON/OFF: Press to turn
cruise control on or off. The white
indicator comes on in the instrument
cluster when cruise control is
turned on.
ACCEL/RES (Accelerate/
Resume): If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to a
previously set speed, or press and
hold to accelerate. If cruise control
is already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.