Stopping the vehicle

Operation

Operating condition(s)

In the event of brake failure

  • Make an emergency stop with the parking brake.

  • The brake has failed

Power-assisted brakes

  • Apply greater force to the brake pedal.

  • The vehicle is stalled

Brake over accelerator

  • Apply the brakes steady and firmly. Stop the vehicle safely. Shift to P (Park). Turn off the vehicle and apply the parking brake. Inspect the accelerator pedal for any interference.

  • The accelerator pedal is stuck

Power-assist brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage.

If the vehicle is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes may not work. You can still stop your vehicle by applying greater force to the brake pedal than typical. The stopping distance, however, will be longer than with power brakes.

WARNING

Take the following precautions:

  • Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. This will create abnormally high brake temperatures which can cause excessive brake lining and pad wear.

  • Avoid continuous application of the brakes when descending a long or steep hill by shifting to a lower gear. 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.

NOTE

  • Do not continue depressing the brake pedal if the vehicle is in OFF position.

  • Noise and vibration generated during braking is normal.

  • Under normal operation, electric brake pump noise and motor vibration may occur temporarily in below cases.

    • When the pedal is depressed suddenly.

    • When the pedal is repeatedly depressed in short intervals.

    • When the ABS function is activated while braking.

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 or rear brakes. You may hear this sound come and go or it may occur whenever you depress the brake pedal.

Note that some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when you first apply (or lightly apply) the brakes. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with your brakes.

NOTE

To avoid costly brake repairs, do not continue to drive with worn brake pads.

TIP

Always replace brake pads as complete front or rear axle sets.

WARNING

Frequent braking may deform components and worn the disc brake causing vibration when braking. Observe the speed limit to prevent brake damage from excessive braking.

Brake wear, noise, vibration from excessive braking or deformation of the brakes caused by repeatedly braking in high speed, racing on tracks, etc., can be excluded from warranty coverage.