Chevrolet Silverado: Ride Control Systems / Locking Rear Axle
Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand,
or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is
low, this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle.
If equipped, the limited-slip differential can give more traction on snow, mud,
ice, sand, or gravel.
It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this
feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle...
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If equipped, the FPB system may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes with nearby pedestrians when driving in a forward gear. FPB displays an
amber indicator, , when a nearby pedestrian
is detected ahead. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, FPB provides
a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat...
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time,
a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot
of distance in an emergency...
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If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror provides a wide angle camera view
of the area behind the vehicle.

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