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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
69TB-01E
• You may hear an operation sound when
you start the engine or after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the
above systems are in the self-check
mode. This sound does not indicate a
malfunction.
Braking distance
ABS is not designed to shorten the stop-
ping distance.
NOTE:
• When applying sudden brake or apply-
ing brake on slippery roads, the braking
distance required for a vehicle with ABS
is almost the same as the one required
for a vehicle without ABS.
• If you would like to suddenly apply
brake, just push the brake pedal down
firmly without pumping. Otherwise, the
longer braking distance will be required.
• The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is
under about 9 km/h (6 mph). This
depends on the road conditions.
Vibration and Sound during ABS
Operation
When strongly depressing the brake
pedal, you might feel vibration of the brake
pedal, the steering wheel, and the vehicle
body. This is due to ABS operation, and
does not indicate a malfunction; continue
strongly depressing the brake pedal at this
time.
NOTE:
Immediately after starting the engine and
beginning to drive, you might temporarily
hear a motor sound. This means that the
systems are in self-check mode. This
sound does not indicate a malfunction.
Tyres
WARNING
• In the following situations, the
braking distance required for a
vehicle with ABS may be slightly
greater than the one required for a
vehicle without ABS, resulting in an
accident. Drive the vehicle slowly
and maintain ample distance
between your vehicle and the vehi-
cle in front of you.
– When driving on rough roads
such as unpaved or stone-paved
roads
– When driving on gravel roads or
fresh snow roads
– When driving over bumps on the
roads such as joint seams
– When passing over metal plates
such as manholes
– When snow chains are installed
WARNING
ABS detects each wheel rotation
speed via a sensor. If tyres or wheels
other than those specified in the
owner’s manual are used for size,
type, tread pattern, or if worn condi-
tions of tyres are different, the cor-
rect wheel rotation speed cannot be
detected and ABS will not work prop-
erly. This may result in an accident.
When replacing tyres, use the tyres
with the size, type, and tread patterns
which are specified in this owner’s
manual.
Also, do not use the tyres which are
excessively worn.
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