STARTING AND DRIVING
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Any of the following conditions may occur, but does not
indicate a malfunction:
The brake system warning light (red) may stay on for about
60 seconds after the engine is started. It is normal if the light
turns off after a while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the
brake system warning light (red). It is normal if the light goes
out after a few seconds.
You may hear a small sound in the engine compartment
after the engine is started or the brake pedal is depressed
repeatedly. This is a pump pulsating sound of the brake
system.
CAUTION
Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved brake
fluid pressure.
Even if the power assist is completely lost, the brakes
will still work. But you will have to push the pedal
hard, much harder than normal. And your braking
distance will increase.
Brake booster (GS300)
The brake booster uses engine vacuum to power
−
assist the
brakes. If the engine should quit while you are driving, you can
bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure. There
is enough reserved vacuum for one or two stops but no more!
CAUTION
Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved
vacuum.
Even if the power assist is completely lost, the brakes
will still work. But you will have to push the pedal
hard, much harder than normal. And your braking
distance will increase.
Anti−lock brake system
The anti−lock brake system is designed to automatically
help prevent lock−up of the wheels during a sudden
braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This assists
in providing directional stability and steering
performance of the vehicle under these circumstances.
Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the
anti
−
lock brake system function is in action, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In this situation, to
let the anti
−
lock brake system work for you, just hold the
brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake in a
panic stop. This will result in reduced braking performance.
Summary of Contents for GS430
Page 16: ...PICTORIAL INDEX v INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in U S A G00041 ...
Page 18: ...PICTORIAL INDEX vii INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in Canada G00043 ...
Page 24: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xiii ...
Page 68: ...KEYS AND DOORS 44 ...
Page 150: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 126 ...
Page 164: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 140 ...
Page 230: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 206 ...
Page 243: ...SECTION 1 8 219 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Touch screen Overview 220 Information menu 222 ...
Page 285: ...AIR CONDITIONING 261 G21002a Air flow selection Automatic air flow mode only ...
Page 302: ...AIR CONDITIONING 278 ...
Page 303: ...SECTION 2 2 279 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Audio Audio System 280 ...
Page 368: ...AUDIO 344 ...
Page 490: ...DRIVING TIPS 466 ...
Page 522: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 498 ...
Page 530: ...MAINTENANCE 506 ...
Page 542: ...INTRODUCTION 518 ...
Page 562: ...ENGINE 538 ...
Page 596: ...CHASSIS 572 ...
Page 622: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 598 ...