Toyota HILUX DC, Owner'S Manual

Page: 346 / 874

345
4-5. Using the driving support systems
4
D
riv
in
g
HILUX_OM_OM0K440E_(GE)
■
Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will oper-
ate:
● The emergency flashers are off.
●
Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
●
The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that it is a sudden braking
operation.
■ Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will be canceled in any of the following situa-
tions:
● The emergency flashers are turned on.
● The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
WARNING
■ The ABS does not operate effectively when
●
The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces