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Brake System Warning Light
The red “Brake System Warning Light” will turn on when
the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode and may stay on
for as long as four seconds.
If the “Brake System Warning Light” remains on or comes on
while driving, it indicates that the brake system is not func
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tioning properly and that immediate service is required. If
the “Brake System Warning Light” does not come on when
the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode, have the light
repaired as soon as possible.
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) is a feature of the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) and Electric Power Steering (EPS)
modules that provides torque at the steering wheel for
certain driving conditions in which the ESC module is
detecting vehicle instability. The torque that the steering
wheel receives is only meant to help the driver realize
optimal steering behavior in order to reach/maintain vehicle
stability. The only notification the driver receives that the
feature is active is the torque applied to the steering wheel.
NOTE:
The DST feature is only meant to help the driver realize the
correct course of action through small torques on the steering
wheel, which means the effectiveness of the DST feature is
highly dependent on the driver’s sensitivity and overall reac
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tion to the applied torque. It is very important to realize that
this feature will not steer the vehicle, meaning the driver is
still responsible for steering the vehicle.
WARNING!
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor
can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road
conditions. BAS cannot prevent collisions, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities
of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner, which could jeopardize
the user's safety or the safety of others.
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