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To release automatically ■ 1Parking Brake Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the • When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam. your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake. Low Speed Follow. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. • When the engine is turned off while ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated. When on a hill, it may require more If the parking brake cannot be released accelerator input to release. automatically, release it manually. u The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off. When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator pedal may need to be pressed farther to automatically release the electric parking brake. Accelerator Pedal The parking brake cannot be released automatically while the following indicators are on: The parking brake automatically releases as you depress the accelerator pedal when:

Driving • Malfunction indicator lamp • You are wearing the driver’s seat belt. • system indicator • The engine is running. • The transmission is not in (P or (N. The parking brake may not be released automatically while the following indicators are on: • Parking brake and brake system indicator (red) • VSA® system indicator • ABS indicator • Supplemental restraint system indicator uuBrakinguBrake System

Foot Brake 1Foot Brake ■ Check the brakes after driving through deep water, Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist or if there is a buildup of surface water. If helps to reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an pedal several times. 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.

Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a Driving long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your foot off the accelerator pedal and downshifting to a speed position.

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. uuBrakinguBrake System

Automatic Brake Hold 1Automatic Brake Hold ■ Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is 3WARNING pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at Activating the automatic brake hold system traffic lights and in heavy traffic. on steep hills or slippery may still allow the vehicle to move if you remove Turning on the system Activating the system Canceling the system ■ ■ ■ your foot from the brake pedal. If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may Comes On On On cause a crash resulting in serious injury or Comes Goes death. On Off U.S. Never activate the automatic brake hold Automatic Brake Brake Pedal Comes Accelerator Pedal system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from Hold Button On Canada moving when stopped on a steep hill or slippery roads. Fasten your seat belt Depress the brake pedal Depress the accelerator Driving properly, then start the to come to a complete pedal while the shift engine. Press the stop. The shift lever must lever is in a position 3WARNING automatic brake hold not be in (P or (R. other than (P or (N. The Using the automatic brake hold system to button. ● The automatic brake brake hold is disengaged and the vehicle starts to park the vehicle may result in the vehicle ● The automatic brake hold indicator comes unexpectedly moving. hold system indicator on. Braking is kept for move. comes on. The system up to 10 minutes. ● The automatic brake If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may hold indicator goes is turned on. ● Release the brake pedal cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or after the automatic off. The system death. brake hold indicator continues to be on. comes on. 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. uuBrakinguBrake System

The system automatically cancels when: ■ 1Automatic Brake Hold • You engage the parking brake. While the system is activated, you can turn off the • You depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to (P or (R. engine or park the vehicle through the same procedure as you normally do. The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when: ■ Whether the system is on, or the system is activated, • Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes. the automatic brake hold turns off once the engine is • The driver’s seat belt is unfastened. off. • The engine is turned off. You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves • There is a problem with automatic brake hold system. while the automatic brake hold system is in operation.

Turning off the automatic brake hold system ■ 1Turning on the system While the system is on, press the automatic Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold brake hold button again. system before using an automated wash. u The automatic brake hold system Goes indicator goes off. Driving Off

If you want to turn off automatic brake hold while the system is in operation, press the Automatic Brake automatic brake hold button with the brake Hold Button pedal depressed. uuBrakinguAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ABS 1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ■ NOTICE Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by The ABS may not function correctly if you use a of pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can. the wrong size or type.

The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading. may be a problem with the system. While normal braking will not be affected, there is a You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always possibility that the ABS will not be operating. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately. 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 ABS operation ■ designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake skidding and loss of steering control. pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to Driving press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel In the following cases, your vehicle may need more distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS: the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice. • 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: • The are equipped with snow chains. • Wet or snow covered roads. • Roads paved with stone. The following may be observed with the ABS system: • Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc. • Motor sounds coming from the engine compartment when the brakes are applied, or when system checks are being performed after the When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops. engine has been started and while the vehicle accelerates. • 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. 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. Driving is shown (P before the before vehicle (P tor pedals and brake WARNING 3 Depressing the accelera Depressing the Holdingthe whenin place vehicle facing uphill by depressingaccelerator pedal. the Movingthe intoshift lever simultaneously. stops completely. NOTICE The following candamagetransmission: the • • • Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped Do not park nearyour vehicle flammable objects, drysuchgrass, as oil, or timber. theHeat from exhaust a can fire. cause The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirmingthatPark is engaged. crash a cause away could rolls that A vehicle resultingin serious injury ordeath. pedal brake the on foot your keep Always that confirmed have you until onthe shift lever positionindicator. 1 1 cator (red) goes off in about about 15 in off goes cator (red) the electric parking brake switch slowly, switch brake parking electric the . (P seconds. The parking brake system and indi brake but fully. but shift position the to Change Turn off the engine. off Turn Depress the brake pedal the firmly. Depress up pull depressed, pedal brake the With u Parking Your Vehicle Your Parking 3. 4. When Stopped When 1. 2.

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Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, in particular if you are parked on an 1When Stopped incline. In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from moving. If you do not take either precaution, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, leading to a crash. Driving