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■ To release 1Parking Brake The power mode must be in ON in order to In the following situations, the parking brake release the electric parking brake. automatically operates. 1. Depress the brake pedal. • When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes 2. Pull the electric parking brake switch. while ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated. u The indicator in the switch goes off. • When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with The parking brake and brake system u Low Speed Follow. Electric Parking indicator goes off. When the engine is turned off, except by Auto Idle Brake Switch • Stop system, while ACC with Low Speed Follow is Manually releasing the parking brake using activated. the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and • When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills. hold system activated for more than 10 minutes. • When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your vehicle is stopped and automatic brake hold is applied.

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■ Automatic parking brake feature operation 1Parking Brake If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated: If the parking brake cannot be released • The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to automatically, release it manually. VEHICLE OFF. • To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the Parking Brake and Brake When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator System indicator (red) is on. pedal may need to be pressed farther to automatically release the electric parking brake.

■ To release automatically The parking brake cannot be released automatically Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake. while the following indicators are on: Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle • Malfunction indicator lamp facing uphill, or in a traffic jam. • Transmission system indicator Gently depress the accelerator pedal. The parking brake may not be released automatically When on a hill, it may require more while the following indicators are on: accelerator input to release. • Electric parking brake system indicator u The parking brake and brake system

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■ Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature 1Parking Brake With the power mode in ON, carry out the following steps to either activate or In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in deactivate the automatic parking brake feature. place if applied. 1. Put the transmission into (P. 2. Without depressing the brake pedal, press and release the parking brake switch. When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and u Check that the Parking Brake and Brake System indicator (red) has come on. make sure the automatic parking brake feature is deactivated. 3. Press and hold the parking brake switch. When you hear a beeping sound, release the switch and within 3 seconds press and hold the switch again. Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor- 4. When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the type car wash or when having your vehicle towed, switch. deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and u Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated. leave the parking brake released. 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 engine. u To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the Parking Brake and Driving Brake System indicator (red) is on.

If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature for when 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 pull up the 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. 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. The brake assist system or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering pedal several times. 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 lower gear.

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 roads 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 U.S. Comes death. On On U.S. Canada Never activate the automatic brake hold Automatic Brake Brake Pedal Comes Accelerator system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from Hold Button On Pedal Comes Canada moving when stopped on a steep hill or On 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 engine. Press the stop. The transmission transmission is in a 3WARNING automatic brake hold must not be in (P or (R. position other than (P Using the automatic brake hold system to button. ● or . The system is The automatic brake (N park the vehicle may result in the vehicle ● canceled and the vehicle The automatic brake hold indicator comes unexpectedly moving. hold system indicator on. Braking is kept for starts to move. comes on. The system up to 10 minutes. ● The automatic brake If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may is turned on. ● Release the brake hold indicator goes cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or pedal after the off. The system death. automatic brake hold continues to be on. indicator 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 put the transmission into (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 • The driver’s seat belt is unfastened. is off. • The engine is turned off. • There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

■ Turning off the automatic brake hold system 1Turning off the automatic brake hold 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 car wash. Goes u The automatic brake hold system Off indicator goes off. You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold system is in Driving operation. 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. uuBrakinguAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ■ ABS 1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by NOTICE The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire 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 tires are equipped with tire 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. Driving is shown (P tor and brake pedals tor and brake before the vehicle stops before ccelerator pedal. WARNING (P 3 Depressing the accelera Depressing the Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by a depressing the Changing into simultaneously. completely. NOTICE Parking Your Vehicle near flammableDo not park your vehicle objects, such as dry grass, oil, or timber. a fire. the cause exhaust can Heat from The followingtransmission: damage can the • • • onthe gear position Indicator. 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. Always keep your foot on the brake pedal that confirmed have you until 1 , cator goes off in about 30 seconds. in about cator goes off . (P t position to position t The parking brake and brake system indi system brake and brake parking The but fully. the shif Change Turn off the engine. Turn off the Depress the brake pedal firmly. pedal the brake Depress slowly switch brake parking electric the press depressed, brake pedal the With u Parking Vehicle Your 3. 4. When Stopped When 1. 2.

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Always set the parking brake, in particular if you are parked on an incline. 1When Stopped 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