Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum
power assist helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake
assist system increases the stopping force when you depress the brake
pedal hard in an emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS)
helps you retain steering control when braking very hard.
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Electric Parking Brake
Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When
the parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.
To apply
The electric parking brake can be
applied any time the vehicle has
battery, no matter which position the
ignition switch
*1
is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch
up gently and securely.
The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on.
To release
1. The ignition switch must be ON
*1
in
order to release the electric parking
brake.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the electric parking brake
switch.
*1 - If equipped
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Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The
brake pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to
hold the brake pedal firmly down.
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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. Do not pump
the brake pedal, rather continue to hold it firmly down.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS,
also balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle
loading.
When ABS activates, you may notice vibrations through the brake pedal or
the vehicle body, the brake pedal depressing further than usual, or hear a
motor noise from the engine compartment. These are all normal.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and
size.
Ambient Meter
The color of the ambient meter changes to
green to indicate that the vehicle is being
driven in a fuel efficient manner.
Vehicle Stability Assist
®
(VSA
®
) System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during
cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It assists in
maintaining traction on slippery surfaces
by regulating engine output and selectively
applying the brakes. VSA is also known as
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
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