Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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０４／０８／２０ １５：２９：５４ ３１Ｓ３Ｖ６４０ ０２１０ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Low Tire Pressure Driving on a significantly under- pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Indicator inflated tire causes the tire to that turns on every time you start the When the tire pressure monitoring overheat and can lead to tire failure. engine and monitors the pressure in system warning light is lit, one or Under-inflation also reduces fuel your tires while driving. more of your tires is significantly efficiency and tire tread life, and may under-inflated. You should stop and affect the vehicle’s handling and Each tire has its own pressure check your tires as soon as possible. stopping ability. sensor. If the air pressure of a tire becomes significantly low, the If you think you can safely drive a Although your tire pressure is sensor in that tire immediately sends short distance to a service station, monitored, each tire should be a signal that causes the low tire proceed slowly to the station and checked monthly, including the pressure indicator and the inflate the tire to the recommended spare. Driving appropriate tire on the Tire Pressure pressure shown on the driver’s Monitor to come on. doorjamb. Check the pressure with the tires cold, after the vehicle has been If the tire is flat, or if the tire parked for at least 2 hours. pressure is too low to continue driving, replace the tire with the Set to the recommended inflation compact spare tire. pressure as specified on the vehicle placard and in the owner’s manual (see page252 ). 205 ０４／０８／２０ １５：３０：０６ ３１Ｓ３Ｖ６４０ ０２１１ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tire Pressure Monitor Tire Pressure Monitoring Each wheel is equipped with a tire System (TPMS) Indicator pressure sensor mounted inside the The appropriate tire indicator and The indicator comes on and stays on tire behind the valve stem. You must Low Tire Pressure Indicator comes when there is a problem with the use TPMS specific wheels. It is on if a tire becomes significantly Tire Pressure Monitoring System. recommended that you always have underinflated. Follow the your tires serviced by your dealer or instructions under ‘‘Low Tire If this happens, the system will shut qualified technician. Pressure Indicator’’. off and no longer monitor tire After you replace the flat tire, the pressures. Have the system checked Low Tire Pressure indicator stays on. by your dealer as soon as possible. This is normal; the system is not monitoring the spare tire pressure. Changing a Tire with TPMS Manually check the spare tire If you have a flat tire, the low tire pressure to be sure it is correct. pressure and Tire monitor indicators will come on. Replace the indicated Never use a puncture-repairing agent flat tire with the compact spare tire in a flat tire. If used, you will have to (see page261 ). replace the tire pressure sensor. Havetheflattirerepairedbyyour dealer as soon as possible. 206 ０４／０８／２０ １５：３０：１８ ３１Ｓ３Ｖ６４０ ０２１２ Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof and the the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly or windows are closed. curb, and set the parking brake. your vehicle may roll if it is on an incline. Turn off the lights. If the vehicle is facing downhill, turn the front wheels toward the Set the parking brake before you put Place any packages, valuables, etc. curb, and set the parking brake. the transmission in Park. This keeps in the cargo area, or take them the vehicle from moving and putting with you. Make sure the parking brake is pressure on the parking mechanism fully released before driving away. in the transmission. Lock the doors. Driving with the parking brake partially set can overheat or Driving Never park over dry leaves, tall damage the rear brakes. grass, or other flammable materials. The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to catch on fire. 207 ０４／０８／２０ １５：３０：２７ ３１Ｓ３Ｖ６４０ ０２１３ Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Check the brakes after driving Brake Wear Indicators brakes at all four wheels. A power through deep water. Apply the If the brake pads need replacing, you assist helps reduce the effort needed brakes moderately to see if they feel will hear a distinctive, metallic on the brake pedal. The ABS helps normal. If not, apply them gently and screeching sound when you apply you retain steering control when frequently until they do. Be extra the brake pedal. If you do not have braking very hard. cautious in your driving. the brake pads replaced, they will screech all the time. It is normal for Resting your foot on the pedal keeps Braking System Design the brakes to occasionally squeal or the brakes applied lightly, builds up The hydraulic system that operates squeak when you apply them. heat, and reduces their effectiveness. the brakes has two separate circuits. It also keeps your brake lights on all Each circuit works diagonally across the time, confusing drivers behind the vehicle (the left-front brake is you. connected with the right-rear brake, etc.). If one circuit should develop a Constant application of the brakes problem, you will still have braking when going down a long hill builds at two wheels. up heat and reduces their effective- ness. Use the engine to assist the brakes by taking your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to a lower gear. 208 ０４／０８／２０ １５：３０：３５ ３１Ｓ３Ｖ６４０ ０２１４ Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain may hear some noise. This is normal: If the ABS indicator comes on, the steering control by pumping the it is the ABS rapidly pumping the anti-lock function of the braking brakes rapidly, much faster than a brakes. On dry pavement, you will system has shut down. The brakes person can do it. need to press on the brake pedal still work like a conventional system, very hard before the ABS activates. but without anti-lock. You should The ABS also balances the front-to- However, you may feel the ABS have your dealer inspect your vehicle rear braking distribution according activate immediately if you are trying as soon as possible. to vehicle loading. to stop on snow or ice. If the indicator comes on while You should never pump the brake pedal. driving, test the brakes as instructed Driving Let the ABS work for you by always on page274 . keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’ 209 ０４／０８／２０ １５：３０：４３ ３１Ｓ３Ｖ６４０ ０２１５ Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a system indicator come on together ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or and the parking break is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or released, the front-to-rear braking vehicle. It only helps with steering snow, than a vehicle without anti- distribution system may also shut control during braking. lock. down. ABS will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abruptly, such as trying to take a corner too fast or making a sudden lane change. ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability. Always steer moderately when you are braking hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel movement can still cause your vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic or off the road. 210 ０４／０８／２０ １５：３０：５３ ３１Ｓ３Ｖ６４０ ０２１６ Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The Vehicle Stability Assist system VSA Activation Indicator VSA System Indicator helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more When VSA activates, you will see the If the VSA system indicator comes or less than desired. It also assists VSA activation indicator blink. There on while driving, pull to the side of you in maintaining traction while may also be some unusual noise theroadwhenitissafe,andturnoff accelerating on loose or slippery from the modulator. the engine. Reset the system by road surfaces. It does this by restarting the engine. If the VSA regulating the engine’s output, and system indicator stays, or comes by selectively applying the brakes. back on while driving, have the VSA system inspected by your dealer. When VSA activates, you may notice that the engine does not respond to Driving the accelerator in the same way it does at other times. There may also be some unusual noise from the modulator. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle’s driving stability in all situations and does not control your vehicle’s entire braking system. It is still your responsibility to drive and corner at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of safety. CONTINUED 211 ０４／０８／２０ １５：３１：０４ ３１Ｓ３Ｖ６４０ ０２１７ Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System If the indicator does not come on VSA Off Switch VSA is turned on every time you when the ignition switch is turned to start the engine, even if you turned it ON(II),theremaybeaproblem off the last time you drove the with the VSA system. Have your vehicle. dealer inspect your vehicle as soon as possible. VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with varying tire or wheel Without VSA, your vehicle will have sizes may cause the VSA to normal braking and cornering ability, malfunction.