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SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES
Regenerative Braking System (RBS)
Your vehicle has a Regenerative Braking
System (RBS). The RBS replenishes the
vehicle's high voltage battery during deceler
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ation, and is particularly useful in
stop-and-go city traffic. The electric motors
which propel the vehicle forward can operate
as generators when braking. The RBS
recharges the high voltage battery under
certain braking conditions by recapturing
energy that would otherwise be lost while
braking. The electric power that is generated
goes back into the high voltage battery for
later use, for example when acceleration is
desired.
The RBS uses conventional hydraulic friction
brakes, regenerative braking, or a combina
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tion to slow the vehicle. If the system detects
slippery conditions while braking, ONLY fric
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tion is used to slow the vehicle. The RBS can
result in extended life of the hydraulic service
brakes; however, all inspection, scheduled
maintenance, and service intervals for the
vehicle service brakes must be followed.
Audible Pedestrian Warning System
Your vehicle is equipped with an Audible
Pedestrian Warning System. The Audible
Pedestrian Warning System uses distinct
sounds to alert pedestrians that your vehicle
is approaching. In addition, the module will
indicate changes in vehicle speed by varying
the relative volume.
The system uses an in-vehicle sound synthe
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sizer with two external speakers. One is
located in the under-hood compartment and
the other is in the rear of the vehicle. The
Audible Pedestrian Warning System is active
when the vehicle is not in PARK and is trav
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eling at lower speeds. Depending on the
selected gear (REVERSE, DRIVE, LOW or
NEUTRAL), the system activates the corre
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sponding speaker location based on the
intended direction of travel.
NOTE:
The system is active when driving in electric
mode only.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS
Seat Belt Systems
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors
(ALR)
The seat belts in the passenger seating posi
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tions are equipped with a Switchable Auto
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matic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used
WARNING!
The Audible Pedestrian Alert System is not
intended to avoid a collision. It is always
the driver's responsibility to be attentive to
the vehicle’s distance between other
vehicles, people, and objects, and most
importantly brake operation to ensure safe
operation of the vehicle under all road
conditions. Your complete attention is
always required while driving to maintain
safe control of your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning could result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
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