Power-assisted brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage.
In the event of a vehicle power failure, the power assist for the brakes will not work. You can still stop your vehicle, but it will require greater force and increased pedal travel than normal. The stopping distance, however, will be longer than with power brakes.
Only engage the brake pedal when necessary to maintain steering control on slippery surfaces.
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When pressing on the brake pedal under a certain driving or weather condition. You may hear your car make a sound squealing or some other noises. This is not a brake malfunction but a normal phenomenon.
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When driving on the road to which deicing chemicals are applied, the vehicle may hear noises from the brake or abnormal abrasion of tires because of such deicing chemicals. You should depress the brake to remove the deicing chemicals on the brake disk and pad under a safe traffic condition.
Brake Pedal
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. This creates abnormally high brake temperatures, which can cause excessive wear to the brake lining and pad.
Steep Hill Braking
Avoid continuous application of the brakes when descending a long or steep hill by increasing the regeneration level. Continuous brake application will cause the brakes to overheat and could result in a temporary loss of braking performance.
Wet brakes may impair the vehicle’s ability to safely slow down; the vehicle may also pull to one side when the brakes are applied. Applying the brakes lightly will indicate whether they have been affected in this way. Always test your brakes in this fashion after driving through deep water. To dry the brakes, apply them lightly while maintaining a safe forward speed until brake performance returns to normal.
Do not depress the brake pedal continuously without the indicator ( 
) ON. The battery may be discharged.
Brake disc cleaning
If there is surface rust on the brake disc or squeal can be heard, the use BDC function to reduce noise and rust. While using the BDC function, the regenerative brake system will be temporarily deactivated and energy economy may decrease.
Press AUTO HOLD button for more than 3 seconds. If the message displays on the instrument cluster, BDC function is activated.
Depress the brake pedal around 10 times and the regenerative braking will be temporarily deactivated. The rust and noise will be reduced. BDC operation time can change per braking conditions.
BDC function will automatically deactivate after operation. To manually turn it off, turn the vehicle to off position or press AUTO HOLD button for more than 3 seconds.
In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while the vehicle is in motion, you can make an emergency stop with the parking brake. The stopping distance, however, will be much greater than normal.
Parking Brake
Avoid applying the parking brake to stop the vehicle while it is moving except in an emergency situation. Applying the parking brake while the vehicle is moving at normal speeds can cause a sudden loss of control of the vehicle. If you must use the parking brake to stop the vehicle, use great caution in applying the brake.
Disc brakes wear indicator
When your brake pads are worn and new pads are required, you will hear a high-pitched warning sound from your front brakes or rear brakes. You may hear this sound periodically or it may occur whenever you depress the brake pedal.
Always replace the front or rear brake pads as pairs.
Replace Brake Pads
Do not continue to drive with worn brake pads. It can damage the braking system and result in costly brake repairs, and can also lead to a serious accident.
Brake Wear
Do not ignore high-pitched wear sounds from your brakes. If you ignore this audible warning, you will eventually lose braking performance, which could lead to a serious accident.