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Braking
Brake System
1Braking
Parking Brake
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When you depress the brake pedal, you may hear a
whirring sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.
■ To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the power mode is in.
1Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the rear wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake. This is normal.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The parking brake and brake system
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system operation when you apply or
release the parking brake. This is normal.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
indicator (red) comes on.
■ To release
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
12V-battery goes dead.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 647
The power mode must be in ON in order to
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the electric servo brake
system until the vehicle come to a stop. The
electric parking brake then applies, and the
switch should be released.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your vehicle to start slowly
and smoothly when facing downhill on steep
hills.
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uuBrakinguBrake System
If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to OFF.
• To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake
system indicator (red) is on.
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
• When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated.
• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with
Low Speed Follow.
2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 553
■ To release automatically
• When the power system is turned off while ACC
with Low Speed Follow is activated.
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
• When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.
• When the power system is turned off while brake
hold is applied.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
• When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System while brake hold is applied.
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
Accelerator Pedal
When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The power system is on.
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
• Malfunction indicator lamp
• The transmission is not in (P or (N.
• Transmission system indicator
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■ Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature
With the power mode is ON, carry out the following steps to either activate or
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.
1Parking Brake
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
• Parking brake and brake system indicator (amber)
• VSA® system indicator
• ABS indicator
• Supplemental restraint system indicator
1. Put the transmission into (P.
2. Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up the electric parking brake switch.
u Check that the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) has come on.
3. Pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch. When you hear a beeping
sound, release the switch and within 3 seconds pull up and hold the switch again.
4. When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the
switch.
u Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.
u One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.
u When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will
remain applied after you turn off the power system.
In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in
place if applied.
When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and
make sure the automatic parking brake feature is
deactivated.
Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor-
type car wash or when having your vehicle towed,
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and
leave the parking brake released.
u To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and
brake system indicator (red) is on.
If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature while putting your vehicle through
a conveyor type car wash. You can follow the procedure explained below.
1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and then within 2 seconds push down the
electric parking brake switch.
u Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.
u Before temporarily deactivating the feature, make sure to first turn off both
ACC with Low Speed Follow and the automatic brake hold system.
u To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and
brake system indicator (red) is on.
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uuBrakinguBrake System
1Foot Brake
Foot Brake
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Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when braking very hard.
If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If you hear only an
occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by
high frequency vibration of the brake pads against
the rotating brake disc.
2 Brake Assist System P. 558
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 557
Applying constant pressure to the brakes while going
down a long hill can cause the brakes to heat up,
resulting in a loss of stopping power. Therefore,
when descending a long hill, release the accelerator
pedal and allow regenerative braking to slow the
vehicle down. To adjust the rate of deceleration, use
the deceleration paddle selector.
When the high voltage battery has fully recharged,
regenerative braking may not be possible.
2 POWER/CHARGE Gauge P. 126
2
High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge P. 127
2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 484
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.
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1Automatic Brake Hold
Automatic Brake Hold
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Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
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WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
■ Turning on the system
■ Activating the system
■ Canceling the system
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Comes
On
On
On
Comes
On
Goes
Off
Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
Automatic Brake
Hold Button
Brake Pedal
Accelerator Pedal
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
power system. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must not be in (P or (R.
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission is in a
position other than (P or
(N. The system is
cancelled and the vehicle
starts to move.
The automatic brake
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WARNING
●
The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.
Release the brake pedal
after the automatic
brake hold indicator
comes on.
Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
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The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.
●
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.
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If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in (P and applying the parking
brake.
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uuBrakinguBrake System
■ The system automatically cancels when:
• You engage the parking brake.
• You depress the brake pedal and put the transmission into (P or (R.
1Automatic Brake Hold
While the system is activated, you can turn off the
power system or park the vehicle through the same
procedure as you normally do.
2 When Stopped P. 559
■ The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:
• Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The power system is turned off.
• There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.
Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,
the automatic brake hold turns off once the power
system is off.
1Turning off the automatic brake hold system
■ Turning off the automatic brake hold system
While the system is on, press the automatic
brake hold button again.
Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold
system before using an automated car wash.
u The automatic brake hold system
You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves
while the automatic brake hold system is in
operation.
Goes
Off
indicator goes off.
If you want to turn off automatic brake hold
while the system is in operation, press the
Automatic Brake
Hold Button
automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.
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uuBrakinguAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS
■
NOTICE
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of
the incorrect size or type.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking is not affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS will not be operating. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.“
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.
■ ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to
press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel
the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
In the following cases, your vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
• You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.
ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
• Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
engine has been started and while the vehicle
accelerates.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
• Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.
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uuBrakinguBrake Assist System
Brake Assist System
Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
■ Brake assist system operation
Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.
When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.
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