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Brakes

Brake Assist

GENERAL INFORMATION

Brake assist detects when you brake

heavily by measuring the rate at which you

press the brake pedal. It provides

Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If

a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or

continuous squeal sound is present, the

brake linings may be worn-out. If your

vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder

in the steering wheel while braking, have

your vehicle checked by an authorized

dealer.

Note: Brake dust may accumulate on the

wheels, even under normal driving

conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the

brakes wear. See Cleaning the Wheels

(page 266).

maximum braking efficiency as long as you

press the pedal. Brake assist can reduce

stopping distances in critical situations.

Anti-lock Brake System

This system helps you maintain steering

control and vehicle stability during

emergency stops by keeping the brakes

from locking.

HINTS ON DRIVING WITH

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Note: Depending on applicable laws and

regulations in the country for which your

vehicle was originally built, the brake lamps

may flash during heavy braking. Following

this the hazard warning flashers may also

flash when your vehicle comes to a stop.

Wet brakes result in reduced braking

efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a

few times when driving from a car wash or

standing water to dry the brakes.

The anti-lock braking system does not

eliminate the risks when:

•

You drive too closely to the vehicle in

front of you.

•

Your vehicle is hydroplaning.

You take corners too fast.

The road surface is poor.

Brake Over Accelerator

In the event the accelerator pedal

Note: If the system activates, the brake

pedal may pulse and may travel further.

Maintain pressure on the brake pedal. You

may also hear a noise from the system. This

is normal.

becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady

and firm pressure to the brake pedal to

slow the vehicle and reduce engine power.

If you experience this condition, apply the

brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe

stop. Shift the transmission to park (P)

(automatic transmission) or to a low gear

(manual transmission), switch the engine

off and apply the parking brake. Inspect

the accelerator pedal and the area around

it for any items or debris that may be

obstructing its movement. If none are

found and the condition persists, have your

vehicle towed to the dealer for service.

PARKING BRAKE - MANUAL

TRANSMISSION

WARNING: Always set the parking

brake fully.

Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and

facing uphill select first gear and turn the

steering wheel away from the curb.

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Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and

2. Slightly pull the parking brake lever

upward.

facing downhill select reverse gear and turn

the steering wheel toward the curb.

3. Press the release button and push the

parking brake lever downward.

Note: Do not press the release button while

pulling the lever up.

To apply the parking brake:

1. Press the foot brake pedal firmly.

HILL START ASSIST

2. Pull the parking brake lever up to its

WARNING: The system does not

replace the parking brake. When you

leave your vehicle, always apply the

parking brake and shift the transmission

into park (P) for automatic transmission

or first gear for manual transmission.

fullest extent.

To release the parking brake:

1. Press the brake pedal firmly.

2. Pull the lever up slightly.

3. Press the release button and push the

lever down.

WARNING: You must remain in

your vehicle when the system turns on.

At all times, you are responsible for

controlling your vehicle, supervising the

system and intervening, if required.

Failure to take care may result in the loss

of control of your vehicle, serious

personal injury or death.

PARKING BRAKE -

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNING: Always fully apply the

parking brake and make sure you shift

into park (P). Switch the ignition off and

remove the key whenever you leave your

vehicle.

WARNING: The system turns off if

there is a malfunction or if you

excessively rev the engine.

The system makes it easier to pull away

when your vehicle is on a slope without the

need to use the parking brake.

To apply the parking brake:

1. Firmly press the brake pedal.

2. Pull the parking brake lever upward to

When the system activates, your vehicle

remains stationary on a slope for a few

seconds after you release the brake pedal.

This allows you time to move your foot

from the brake to the accelerator pedal.

The brakes release when the engine has

developed sufficient torque to prevent your

vehicle from rolling down the slope. This

is an advantage when pulling away on a

slope, for example from a car park ramp,

traffic lights or when reversing uphill into

a parking space.

its fullest extent.

Note: Do not press the release button when

pulling the parking brake lever upward.

Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and

facing uphill, shift into park (P) and turn the

steering wheel away from the curb.

Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and

facing downhill, shift into park (P) and turn

the steering wheel toward the curb.

To release the parking brake:

1. Firmly press the brake pedal.

The system activates on any slope that

causes your vehicle to roll.

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Note: There is no warning lamp to indicate

the system is either on or off.

Using Hill Start Assist

1. Press the brake pedal to bring your

vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep

the brake pedal pressed and shift into

first gear when facing uphill or reverse

(R) when facing downhill.

2. The system activates if the sensors

detect that your vehicle is on a slope.

3. When you remove your foot from the

brake pedal, your vehicle remains on

the slope without rolling away for a few

seconds. This hold time increases if you

are in the process of driving off.

4. Pull away in the normal manner.

Switching the System On and Off

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

You can switch this feature on or off in the

information display. The system

remembers the last setting when you start

your vehicle.

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

The system turns on when you switch the

ignition on and you cannot switch the

system off.

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