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.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) on this vehicle does not create a pulsing sensation under heavy braking, unlike previous systems.
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 (YELLOW).
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 Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is located on the switch pack between the steering wheel and the driver’s door. Operate as follows:
The EPB automatically applies when Park (P) is selected.
The EPB applies automatically if the vehicle’s electrical system is switched off and the vehicle’s speed is below 3 km/h (2 mph).
If the EPB is operated when the vehicle’s speed is less than 3 km/h (2 mph), the vehicle is brought to an abrupt stop. The stop lights do not illuminate.
When 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 vehicle can now 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, push the EPB switch in and hold.
In an emergency, apply and hold the EPB switch to give a controlled reduction in the vehicle’s speed. The vehicle can also be brought to a complete stop. The vehicle must be travelling at more than 3 km/h (2 mph), and the accelerator pedal must also be released. The EPB warning lamp flashes, a warning chime sounds, and the instrument panel displays a warning message. The stop lights illuminate. Release the EPB switch, or press the accelerator pedal, to release the EPB.
If an EPB fault is detected, the instrument panel displays a warning message. The amber brake warning lamp also illuminates. See BRAKE (YELLOW).
If a fault is detected during EPB operation, the instrument panel displays a warning message. The red EPB warning lamp also flashes. See BRAKE (RED).
To protect against unintentional vehicle movement, the EPB is automatically applied when the driver is detected to be exiting the vehicle. The EPB is applied when Drive (D), Neutral (N), Reverse (R) or Sport (S) is selected and all the following conditions exist:
The EPB drive-away feature operates if:
* If it is believed the driver has left the vehicle, only the driver’s seat belt is monitored.
The Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) system automatically activates the hazard warning lights during emergency braking. Activation of the hazard warning lights warns other road users of a potential hazard and reduces the risk of a collision.
When a brake hold function is active, the instrument panel illuminates the brake hold lamp.
The brake hold functions operate in Reverse (R), Neutral (N), Drive (D), and Sport (S). The brake hold maintains hydraulic brake pressure in the braking system until the accelerator pedal is applied.
The engine may auto stop while the on-demand hold is active. When driving away, there is a slight delay after the accelerator is pressed, while the engine restarts.
The brake hold functions can be manually deactivated by pressing the brake pedal and pulling the EPB switch to the release position.
The brake hold functions apply the EPB and then deactivate if:
The brake hold functions are unavailable if:
The brake hold functions do not operate if there is a fault with:
The auto hold function applies the brakes automatically to prevent the vehicle rolling back downhill. The auto hold function also holds the vehicle on uphill or downhill gradients whenever it is brought to a stop using the brake pedal.
The auto hold function is unavailable if the vehicle is engaged in N or P.
To disable and re-enable auto hold:
To activate on-demand hold, the vehicle must be at a standstill and the driver must give the brake pedal a quick firm press. On-demand can be activated in any gear except P.
On-demand hold operates in R, N, D, and S and maintains hydraulic brake pressure in the braking system until the accelerator pedal is applied.
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When pulling away uphill, hill start assists briefly holds the vehicle after the brake pedal is released, to allow time for the driver to press the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal is pressed, hill start assists smoothly releases the brake pressure, allowing the vehicle to pull away without rolling backward.
Hill start assist is not available if there is a Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) fault. See DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) (YELLOW).
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