CAUTION
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If the ABS warning or ASC warning is dis-
played, the emergency stop signal system
may not operate.
Refer to “ABS warning lamp/display ” on
page 6-51.
Refer to “ASC warning display” on page
6-55.
NOTE
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[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 (34 mph) 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
conditions 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)
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The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps pre-
vent the wheels from locking during braking.
This helps maintain vehicle drivability and
steering wheel handling.
Driving hints
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Always keep a safe distance from the ve-
hicle in front of you. Even if your vehi-
cle is equipped with ABS, leave a great-
er braking distance when:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differences
in surface height.
• Driving on uneven road surfaces.
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Operation of ABS is not restricted to sit-
uations where brakes are applied sud-
denly. This system may also prevent the
wheels from locking when you drive
over manholes, steel roadwork plates,
road markings, or any uneven road sur-
face.
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When the ABS is activated, you may
feel the brake pedal pulsation and the vi-
brations of the vehicle body and steering
wheel. It may also feel as if the pedal re-
sists being pressed.
In this situation, simply hold the
brake pedal down firmly. Do not
pump the brake, which will result in
reduced braking performance.
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An operation noise may be emitted from
the engine compartment in the following
situations. The sound is associated with
checking the operations of the ABS. At
this time, you may feel a shock from the
brake pedal if you depress it. These do
not indicate a malfunction.
• When the ignition switch is set to the
“ON” position.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while
after the engine is turned on.
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The ABS can be used after the vehicle
has reached a speed over approximately
10 km/h (6 mph). It stops operating
when the vehicle slows below 5 km/h
(3 mph).
CAUTION
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The ABS cannot prevent accidents. It is your
responsibility to take safety precautions and
to drive carefully.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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