Chevrolet Silverado 2008 Specifications download pdf (Page 317)

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Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.

Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam

on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what

happens with ABS:

A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If

one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer

will separately work the brakes at each front wheel

and at both rear wheels.

ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any

driver could. The computer is programmed to make the

most of available tire and road conditions. This can

help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard.

As you brake, the computer keeps receiving updates on

wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to

get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease

stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle

in front of you, you will not have time to apply the brakes

if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave

enough room up ahead to stop, even though you

have ABS.

Using ABS

Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal

down ﬁrmly and let antilock work for you. You might

feel the brakes vibrate or notice some noise, but this

is normal.

Braking in Emergencies

With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time. In

many emergencies, steering can help you more than

even the very best braking.

Locking Rear Axle

If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle

can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand

or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the

time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction

and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with

traction to move the vehicle.

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