Emergency stop signal system
Starting and driving
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This is a device that reduces the possibility of
rear end collisions by the rapid and automatic
blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert
vehicles approaching from behind during
sudden braking. When the emergency stop
signal system operates, the hazard warning
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
blinks rapidly at the same time.
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The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps pre-
vent the wheels from locking up when brak-
ing. This helps maintain vehicle drivability
and steering wheel handling.
Always keep a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you. Even if your vehi-
cle is equipped with the ABS, leave a
greater braking distance when:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road surface
is pitted or has other differences in sur-
face height.
• Driving on uneven road surfaces.
Operation of ABS is not restricted situa-
tions where brakes are applied suddenly.
This system may also prevent the wheels
from locking when you drive over man-
holes, steel roadwork plates, road mark-
ings, or any uneven road surface.
When the ABS is in use, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsation and the vibrations
of the vehicle body and steering wheel. It
may also feel as if the pedal resists being
pressed.
In this situation, simply hold the brake
pedal down firmly. Do not pump the
brake, which will result in reduced
braking performance.
When the anti-lock brake system warning
lamp or only the active stability & traction
control (ASTC) indicator lamp is illumi-
nated, the brake assist system may not func-
tion.
Emergency stop signal sys-
tem
CAUTION
If the ABS warning or ASTC warning is dis-
played, the emergency stop signal system
may not operate. Refer to “ABS warning
lamp/display” on page 6-58.
Refer to “ASTC warning lamp/display” on
page 6-63.
NOTE
NOTE
[Activating condition for the emergency stop
signal system]
It activates when all of the following condi-
tions are met.
• The vehicle speed is approximately
55 km/h or higher.
• The brake pedal has been depressed, and
the system judges that it was sudden brak-
ing from the vehicle deceleration and the
operating condition of the anti-lock brake
system (ABS).
[Deactivating condition for the emergency
stop signal system]
It deactivates when one of the following con-
ditions is met.
• The brake pedal is released.
• The hazard warning flasher switch is
pressed.
• The system judges that it was not sudden
braking from the vehicle deceleration and
the operating condition of the anti-lock
brake system (ABS).
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
Driving hints