Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes, a parking brake, and various braking systems for safe driving.
Check the exhaust system whenever the vehicle is raised for changing the oil or any other purpose.
Before you get into your vehicle, examine the vehicle and its surroundings. After you get into your vehicle, check a number of things before driving, as described in this section.
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system delivers engine power to the front and rear wheels for maximum traction.
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage.
After parking your vehicle, apply the EPB to prevent any external force from moving your vehicle.
The Auto Hold function keeps your vehicle still, even if you do not continue to hold your foot on the brake pedal after you have engaged it, to bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
The ABS is designed to help prevents the wheels from locking so that your vehicle remains stable and you can still steer it.
The ESC system is designed to stabilizes your vehicle when turning to mitigate against loss of control that could lead to an accident.
A vehicle has the tendency to roll backward when it starts moving after you have stopped it on a steep hill. The HAC system prevents your vehicle from rolling backward by engaging the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds.
Good braking practices help keep occupants safe and extend the life of your brakes.
In poor weather or road conditions, you should drive even more carefully than usual.
Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater tire wear and other problems.
If you are considering towing a trailer with your vehicle, you should first check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to determine their legal requirements.
The tire and loading information label on the driver side door displays your vehicle’s load limit.
