[ Edit: 2016/ 11/ 24 Model: E12-A ]
5-24 Starting and driving
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The brake system has two separate hydraulic circuits. If
one circuit malfunctions, you will still have braking
ability at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
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Vacuum assisted brakes
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The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the vehicle
by depressing the foot brake pedal. However, greater
foot pressure on the foot brake pedal will be required
to stop the vehicle. The stopping distance will be
longer.
If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving,
the power assisted brakes will not function. Braking
will be harder.
WARNING:
Do not coast with the engine stopped.
When the brake pedal is depressed slowly and firmly,
you may hear a clicking noise and feel a slight
pulsation. This is normal and indicates that the Brake
Assist System is operating.
Using brakes
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Avoid resting your foot on the foot brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake linings/pads faster, and increase fuel consump-
tion.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the brakes
from overheating, reduce speed and downshift to a
lower gear before going down a slope or long grade.
Overheated brakes may reduce braking performance
and could result in loss of vehicle control.
While driving on a slippery surface, be careful when
braking, accelerating or downshifting. Abrupt braking
or acceleration could cause the wheels to skid and
result in an accident.
Wet brakes
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When the vehicle is washed or driven through water,
the brakes may get wet. As a result, your braking
distance will be longer and the vehicle may pull to one
side during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed
while lightly depressing the foot brake pedal to heat up
the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to normal.
Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds until the
brakes function correctly.
Driving downhill
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The engine braking action is effective for controlling
the vehicle while descending hills. The “L” position
should be selected prior to descending.
BRAKE ASSIST
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When the force applied to the brake pedal exceeds a
certain level, the Brake Assist is activated, generating
greater braking force than a conventional brake
booster even with light pedal force.
WARNING:
The Brake Assist is only an aid to assist braking
operation and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’s responsibility
to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the
vehicle at all times.
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WARNING:
. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a
sophisticated device, but it cannot prevent
accidents resulting from careless or danger-
ous driving techniques. It can help maintain
vehicle control during braking on slippery
surfaces. Remember that stopping distances
on slippery surfaces will be longer than on
normal surfaces even with ABS. Stopping
distances may also be longer on rough,
gravel or snow covered roads, or if you are
using tire chains. Always maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is responsible for
safety.
. Tire type and condition may also affect
braking effectiveness.
— When replacing tires, install the speci-
fied size of tires on all four wheels.
— When installing a spare tire (if
equipped), make sure that it is the
proper size and type as specified on
the tire placard. (See “Tire placard” (P.9-
6).)
— For detailed information, see “Tires and
wheels” (P.8-26).
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls the
brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard braking
or when braking on slippery surfaces. The system
detects the rotation speed at each wheel and varies
the brake fluid pressure to prevent each wheel from
locking and sliding. By preventing each wheel from
locking, the system helps the driver maintain steering
control and helps to minimize swerving and spinning
on slippery surfaces.
BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS)
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