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General Information
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.
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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.Have the system checked by an authorized dealer. If your vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, have it checked by an authorized dealer.
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Brake dust may accumulate on the wheels, even under normal driving conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the brakes wear and does not contribute to brake noise. See
Cleaning the Wheels
.
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Depending on applicable laws and regulations in the country for which your vehicle was originally built, the brake lamps could flash during heavy braking. Following this, the hazard lights could also flash when your vehicle comes to a stop.
Brake Over Accelerator
In the event that the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady and firm pressure to the brake pedal to slow your vehicle and reduce vehicle power. If you experience this condition, apply the brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe stop.Move the transmission to park (P), switch your vehicle off and apply the parking brake.Inspect the accelerator pedal for any interference.If none are found and the condition persists, have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealer.
Brake Assist
Brake assist detects when you rapidly brake by measuring the rate at which you press the brake pedal.It provides maximum braking efficiency as long as you press the pedal, and can reduce stopping distances in critical situations
Anti-Lock Brake System
This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking.
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Your vehicle continues to have normal braking without the anti-lock brake system function. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.It also momentarily illuminates when you switch your vehicle on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you switch your vehicle on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. | 
It illuminates when you engage the parking brake and your vehicle is on. If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, make sure the parking brake is disengaged. If the parking brake is disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system fault.Have your vehicle immediately checked. It also momentarily illuminates when you switch your vehicle on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you switch your vehicle on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. |
Regenerative Braking System
This feature is used to simulate the engine braking of an internal combustion engine and assist the standard brake system while recovering some of the energy of motion and storing it in the battery to improve the range of your vehicle. The standard brake system is designed to fully stop the car if regenerative braking is not available. During regenerative braking, the motor is spun as a generator to create electrical current. This recharges the battery and slows the vehicle. In effect, once the accelerator pedal is released, the motor changes from an energy user to an energy producer.
When the accelerator pedal is released or the brake pedal is applied, the brake controller automatically detects the amount of deceleration requested and optimizes how much of the deceleration will be produced by regenerative braking. The remaining portion is generated by standard friction braking. When the battery is almost fully charged, the amount of regenerative braking is limited to avoid overcharging, and the requested deceleration is produced by standard friction braking alone.
Regenerative braking does not take the place of the standard friction brakes; it only assists them. Regenerative braking has also been designed to interact with the anti-lock brake system. Regenerative braking is disabled when the anti-lock brake system is activated or the battery is fully charged.
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