Chevrolet Silverado: Brakes / Electric Brake Boost
Vehicles equipped with electric brake boost have hydraulic brake circuits that
are electronically controlled when the brake pedal is applied during normal operation.
The system performs routine tests and turns off within a few minutes after the vehicle
is shutdown. Noise may be heard during this time. If the brake pedal is pressed
during the tests or when the electric brake boost system is off, a noticeable change
in pedal force and travel may be felt. This is normal.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps prevent a braking skid and maintain steering
while braking hard.
ABS performs a system check when the vehicle is first driven...
Other information:
This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System. Airbags are designed
to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment threshold.
Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in
time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants...
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera (RVC), Surround Vision, Rear Park Assist
(RPA), Front Park Assist (FPA), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) may help the
driver park or avoid objects. Always check around the vehicle when parking or backing.
The RVC, RPA, and Surround Vision will not work properly if the tailgate is down...
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Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially
with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.

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