7-10 Starting and driving
1Driving tips
NOTE:
• If the ABS is malfunctioning and the ABS warn-
ing lamp stays on, no ABS functions are avail-
able. Even if this condition happens, the brakes
work normally. If the warning lamp stays on,
have the vehicle repaired by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
• EBD stands for “Electronic Brake force Distribu-
tion”.
• To be able to take prompt actions in any situa-
tion involving ABS operation, you should know
its operational characteristics, which are as fol-
lows:
• On an ordinary road surface, the ABS may
work even when you do not apply heavy
braking.
The ABS may work only on the rear wheels
at the time of relatively strong braking on a
dry road surface if the vehicle is not laden or
carrying a light load. This does not indicate
an abnormal condition. If the brake pedal is
further depressed after ABS works on the
rear wheels, the braking force on the front
wheels increases, thus shortening the stop-
ping distance.
• The ABS works even while the wheels are
not locking.
The system performs the necessary control
by sensing the vehicle speed and the degree
of acceleration, in order to prevent complete
lockup of the wheels.
• While the ABS is in operation, it is not neces-
sary to pump the brake pedal (depressing
the pedal two or three times), as the system
automatically adjusts the braking forces. If
you pump the brake pedal, the braking dis-
tance will increase as the pedal must be
released during pumping.
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