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General Information
This lamp illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional.
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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. Have your vehicle checked.If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, have your vehicle checked.
Note:
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.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.
See
Cleaning the Wheels
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Brake Over Accelerator
In the event the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady and firm pressure to the brake pedal to slow the vehicle and reduce engine power. If you experience this condition, apply the brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe stop.Switch the engine off, move the transmission to park (P) and apply the parking brake. Inspect the accelerator pedal and the area around it for any items or debris that may be obstructing its movement. If none are found and the condition persists, have your vehicle checked. If your vehicle has to be towed, we recommend that you contact a professional towing service.
Emergency Brake Assist
Emergency brake assist detects when you brake heavily by measuring the rate at which you press the brake pedal. It provides maximum braking efficiency as long as you press the pedal.Emergency brake assist 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.
This lamp illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional. If the warning lamp does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the system may be disabled. Have the system checked. If the anti-lock brake system is disabled, normal braking is still operational.
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Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or if it begins to flash at any time except the time during applying or releasing the parking brake, have the system checked. |
Regenerative Braking System
This feature simulates 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 fuel economy. 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. Once the accelerator pedal is released, the motor changes from an energy user to an energy producer.
When you release the accelerator pedal or press the brake pedal, 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 is designed to interact with the anti-lock brake system. Regenerative braking disables when the anti-lock brake system is activated or the battery is fully charged.
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