Chevrolet 2002 Malibu Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 167)

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This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool

between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much

faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace

with the traffic and allow realistic following distances,

you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That

means better braking and longer brake life.

If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake

normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the

pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine

stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But

you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is

used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal

will be harder to push.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced

electronic braking system that will help prevent a

braking skid.

If there’s a problem with the

anti

-lock brake system, this

warning light will stay on.

See “Anti-Lock Brake

System Warning Light” in

the Index.

Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely.

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

on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s 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 wheel.

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Chevrolet 2002 Malibu Owner's Manual Page 167