Braking
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-fourths 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.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
• Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
• Avoid needless heavy braking.
• Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
See also:
Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers
The system can store up to
30 phone numbers as name tags in
the Hands-Free Directory that is
shared between the Bluetooth and
OnStar systems.
The following commands are used
to delete and s ...
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow sta ...
Cleaning the Center Stack
Cleaning the Display
Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces could scratch the
glass. Use only a soft cloth and do not spray cleaner directly on the system as
it could affect ...