Make sure the following warnings have been read and fully understood. Failure to follow the guidance given could affect vehicle safety, leading to serious injury or death.
If the vehicle is stationary on a steep, slippery slope, it may begin to slide, even with the brakes applied. Without wheel rotation, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) cannot determine vehicle movement. To counteract this, briefly release the brake pedal, allowing wheel rotation. Re-apply the brake pedal to allow the ABS to gain control.
If the brakes are rapidly applied, the Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) system automatically boosts the braking force to its maximum. The result is that the EBA system helps to bring the vehicle to a stop as quickly as possible.
The EBA system stops operating as soon as the brake pedal is released.
The amber brake warning lamp indicates an EBA system fault and the instrument panel displays a warning message. In this event, drive with care, avoiding heavy brake pedal application. Seek qualified assistance. See BRAKE (AMBER).
The Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) system controls the balance of braking forces supplied to the front and rear wheels. The result is that the EBD system helps to maintain maximum braking efficiency and stability.
If the vehicle has a light load, e.g., driver only and no luggage, the EBD system reduces the braking force applied to the rear wheels. If the vehicle is heavily laden, e.g., passengers and luggage, the EBD system increases the braking force to the rear wheels.
The red brake warning lamp indicates an EBD system fault and the instrument panel displays a warning message. In this event, gently and safely stop the vehicle. Seek qualified assistance. See BRAKE (RED).
The EPB automatically applies when Park (P) is selected.
The EPB applies automatically if the ignition is switched off and the vehicle’s speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h).
If the EPB is operated when the vehicle’s speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h), the vehicle is brought to an abrupt stop. The stop lights do not illuminate.
If the vehicle is stationary with the EPB applied and the transmission engaged in a forward or reverse gear, press the accelerator pedal to gradually release the EPB. The result is that the vehicle can be driven away smoothly.
When shifting from P with the EPB applied, the EPB automatically releases to allow a smooth drive away.
To override the EPB automatic release, pull the EPB switch up and hold.
In an emergency, the EPB may be used to bring the vehicle to a complete stop by ensuring a controlled reduction in the speed. With the vehicle traveling at more than 2 mph (3 km/h), pull and hold the EPB switch wile releasing the brake pedal. The EPB warning lamp flashes, a warning chime sounds, and the instrument panel displays a warning message. The stop lights illuminate. Releasing the EPB switch, or pressing the accelerator pedal, releases the EPB.
If the system detects a fault with the EPB, the amber brake warning lamp illuminates and the instrument panel displays a warning message.
If the system detects a fault while the EPB is operating, the red EPB warning lamp flashes and the instrument panel displays a warning message.
Hill start assist activates when the vehicle is pulling away from a standstill to ascend a hill. When the brake pedal is released, hill start assist smoothly releases the brake pressure, allowing the vehicle to pull away without rolling backward.
Hill start assist system is part of the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system.
If a hill start assist fault is detected, the DSC OFF warning lamp illuminates. The instrument panel also displays the warning message Stability Control Not Available – Drive With Care. See DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) OFF (AMBER).
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