To apply: 1. Fully pull up the lever
without pressing the
release button.
To release: 1. Pull up the lever
slightly and press and
hold the release
button.
2. Lower the lever down
all the way, then
release the button.
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle can
be damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied.
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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.
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The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and
size.
Ambient Meter
Color-coded bars around the speedometer
change based on your driving style and
brake or accelerator pedal operation.
The color of the ambient meter changes to
green to indicate that the vehicle is being
driven in a fuel efficient manner.
ECON Mode
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on
and off. The ECON mode helps you improve
your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmission,
climate control system
*1
, and cruise
control
*1
.
Press the ECON button to turn the system
on or off. The ECON Mode indicator
appears when the system is turned on.
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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Turning VSA
®
On or Off
*1 - If equipped
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