Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes, parking brake, and various braking systems for safe driving.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose.
Before getting into the vehicle, you should examine the vehicle and its surroundings. After getting into the vehicle, you should check a number of things before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with four different ignition positions.
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system delivers engine power to front and rear wheels for maximum traction.
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage.
After parking the vehicle, apply the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) to prevent the vehicle from being moved by the external force.
The Auto Hold is designed to maintain the vehicle in a standstill even though the brake pedal is not pressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal.
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking during hard braking. This helps to stabilize the vehicle and allows it to be steered.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system can reduce the risk of spinning or plowing during cornering maneuvers and under certain conditions. It can automatically brake individual wheels and moderate engine speed to reduce those risks. When the ESC system intervenes, you may hear a ticking sound from the braking and feel vibration on the brake pedal. Your engine power may decrease.
A vehicle has the tendency to roll back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling back by applying the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds.
Good braking practices help keep occupants safe and extend brake life.
If driving conditions deteriorate due to poor weather or road conditions, you should pay even more attention than usual to your driving.
Winter driving presents additional challenges and risks.
If you are considering towing with your vehicle, you should first check with your country's Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.
The vehicle load limit is displayed on the tire and loading information label on the driver's door.
