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Brakes

Anti-lock Brake System

This system helps you maintain steering

control during emergency stops by keeping

the brakes from locking.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If

a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or

continuous squeal sound is present, the

brake linings may be worn-out and an

authorized dealer should check them. If the

vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder

in the steering wheel while braking, an

authorized dealer should check your vehicle.

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. See Cleaning the Wheels

(page 348).

This lamp momentarily

illuminates when you switch the

ignition on or apply the parking

brake. If the light does not illuminate

during start up, remains on or flashes,

except when you switch the ignition on or

apply the parking brake, the anti-lock

braking system may be disabled. Have the

system checked by an authorized dealer.

If the anti-lock brake system is disabled,

normal braking is still effective. See

Warning Lamps and Indicators (page

107).

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.

Note: Indicators vary depending on region.

This lamp also illuminates

momentarily when you switch

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Brake Over Accelerator

In the event the accelerator pedal

the ignition on or apply the

parking brake to confirm the

lamp is working. If it does not

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 towed

to the nearest authorized dealer.

illuminate when you switch the

ignition on, apply the parking brake, or if it

begins to flash at any time, have the

system checked by an authorized dealer.

If the brake warning lamp illuminates with

the parking brake released, have the

system checked immediately.

Regenerative Braking System

This feature is used to simulate 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

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.

regenerative braking is not available.

During regenerative braking, the motor is

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spun as a generator to create electrical

current. This recharges the battery and

slows the vehicle. In effect, once the

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

accelerator pedal is released, the motor

changes from an energy user to an energy

producer.

WARNING: Always fully apply the

parking brake and make sure you shift

into park (P). Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

or death.

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 has

also been designed to interact with the

anti-lock brake system. Regenerative

braking is disabled when the anti-lock

brake system is activated or the battery is

fully charged.

WARNING: If you drive extended

distances with the parking brake applied,

you could cause damage to the brake

system.

WARNING: The electric parking

brake does not operate if the vehicle

battery is running out of charge.

Your vehicle has an electric parking brake.

You operate it with a switch instead of a

lever. The switch is on the center console

or to the left-hand side of the steering

wheel, on the lower part of the instrument

panel.

Note: The electric parking brake makes

noises during operation. This is normal.

Applying the Electric Parking

Brake

HINTS ON DRIVING WITH

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Pull the switch upward.

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The anti-lock braking system does not

The red warning lamp flashes

during operation and illuminates

eliminate the risks when:

•

You drive too closely to the vehicle in

front of you.

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when the parking brake is

applied.

•

Your vehicle is hydroplaning.

You take corners too fast.

The road surface is poor.

Note: It remains illuminated for a short

period of time after you switch the ignition

off.

Note: If the system activates, the brake

pedal may pulse and may travel further.

Maintain pressure on the brake pedal. You

may also hear a noise from the system. This

is normal.

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If it continues to flash or does not

illuminate, the system has malfunctioned.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

If it remains illuminated or flashes, the

system has malfunctioned. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Note: You can apply the electric parking

brake when the ignition is off.

Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing a

Note: The electric parking brake could

automatically apply when you shift into park

(P). See Transmission (page 201).

Trailer

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Applying the Electric Parking Brake in

Pull the switch upward and hold

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an Emergency

it.

Note: Do not apply the electric parking

brake when your vehicle is moving, except

in an emergency. If you repeatedly use the

electric parking brake to slow or stop your

vehicle, you could cause damage to the

brake system.

Shift into gear.

Press the accelerator pedal until engine

has developed sufficient torque to prevent

your vehicle from rolling down the hill.

Release the switch and pull

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You can use the electric parking brake to

away in a normal manner.

slow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.

Pull the switch upward and hold

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Automatically Releasing the

Electric Parking Brake

Close the driver door.

Shift into gear.

Press the accelerator pedal and pull away

in a normal manner.

it.

The red warning lamp

illuminates, a tone sounds and

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the stoplamps turn on.

The red warning lamp turns off.

The electric parking brake continues to

slow your vehicle down unless you release

the switch.

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Manually Releasing the Electric

If it remains illuminated or flashes, the

electric parking brake has not released.

Manually release the parking brake.

Parking Brake

Switch the ignition on.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Push the switch downward.

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The red warning lamp turns off.

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developed sufficient torque to prevent your

Releasing the Electric Parking

Brake if the Vehicle Battery is

Running Out of Charge

Connect a booster battery to the vehicle

battery to release the electric parking brake

if the vehicle battery is running out of

charge. See Jump Starting the Vehicle

(page 300).

vehicle from rolling down the slope. This

is an advantage when pulling away on a

slope, for example from a car park ramp,

traffic lights or when reversing uphill into

a parking space.

The system activates on any slope that

causes your vehicle to roll.

Note: There is no warning light to indicate

the system is either on or off.

HILL START ASSIST

Using Hill Start Assist

1. Press the brake pedal to bring your

vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep

the brake pedal pressed and shift into

first gear when facing uphill or reverse

(R) when facing downhill.

WARNING: The system does not

replace the parking brake. When you

leave your vehicle, always apply the

parking brake.

WARNING: You must remain in

your vehicle when the system turns on.

At all times, you are responsible for

controlling your vehicle, supervising the

system and intervening, if required.

Failure to take care may result in the loss

of control of your vehicle, serious

personal injury or death.

2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle

is on a slope, the system activates

automatically.

3. When you remove your foot from the

brake pedal, your vehicle remains on

the slope without rolling away for

about two to three seconds. This hold

time automatically extends if you are

in the process of driving off.

4. Drive off in the normal manner. The

system releases the brakes

automatically.

Note: When you remove your foot from the

brake pedal and press the pedal again when

the system is active, you will experience

significantly reduced brake pedal travel. This

is normal.

WARNING: The system will turn

off if a malfunction is apparent or if you

rev the engine excessively. Failure to take

care may result in the loss of control of

your vehicle, serious personal injury or

death.

The system makes it easier to pull away

when your vehicle is on a slope without the

need to use the parking brake.

Switching the System On and Off

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

You can switch this feature on or off in the

information display. The system

remembers the last setting when you start

your vehicle.

When the system is active, your vehicle

remains stationary on the slope for two to

three seconds after you release the brake

pedal. This allows time to move your foot

from the brake to the accelerator pedal.

The system releases the brakes

automatically once the engine has

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