’06 HIGHLANDER HB_U (L/O 0503)
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2006 HIGHLANDER (Hybrid) from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM48530U)
ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTION
The anti−lock brake system function is de-
signed to help prevent lock−up of the
wheels during sudden braking or when
braking on slippery road conditions. This
assists in providing directional stability
and steering performance of the vehicle
under these circumstances.
Effective way to press the ABS brake
pedal: When the anti−lock brake system
function is in action, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.
In this situation, to let the anti−lock
brake system work for you, just hold the
brake pedal down more firmly. Do not
pump the brake in a panic stop. This
will result in reduced braking perfor-
mance.
Depressing the brake pedal on slippery
road surfaces such as on a manhole cov-
er, a steel plate at a construction site,
joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day
tends to activate the anti−lock brake sys-
tem function.
You may hear a click or motor sound in
the engine compartment for a few seconds
just after the vehicle begins to move. This
means that the anti−lock brake system
function is in the self−check mode, and
does not indicate a malfunction.
When the anti−lock brake system func-
tion is activated, the following condi-
tions may occur. They do not indicate
a malfunction of the function:
! You may hear the anti−lock brake sys-
tem function operating and feel the
brake pedal pulsating and the vibra-
tions of the vehicle body and steering
wheel. You may also hear the motor
sound in the engine compartment even
after the vehicle is stopped.
! At the end of the activation, the brake
pedal may move a little forward.
CAUTION
The anti−lock brake system function
is not designed to shorten braking
distance. Always drive at a moderate
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you. De-
pending on road conditions, braking
distance may be longer than that of
a vehicle without the anti−lock brake
device. If tire chains are used, brak-
ing distance may become longer.
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