Whilst driving
Brake Assist System (BAS)
Good braking practices
WARNING
The Brake Assistant System provides
additional pressure when the brake
pedal is momentarily and strongly
depressed in a situation sudden brak-
ing is required while driving. The Brake
Assistant System reduces the time for
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) control
to enter and consequently reduces the
braking distance by providing additional
pressure up to the point of ABS inter-
vention.
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a complete
stop and continue to depress the
brake pedal. Move the shift lever into
the 1st gear (for manual transmis-
sion vehicle) or N (Neutral) position
(for Automated Manual Transmis-
sion vehicle), then apply the parking
brake, and place the ignition switch
in the LOCK/OFF position.
BAS operation
Vehicles parked with the parking
brake not applied or not fully
engaged may roll inadvertently and
may cause injury to the driver and
others. ALWAYS apply the parking
brake before exiting the vehicle.
• When the vehicle speed is more than
30 km/h (20 mph) and the ABS con-
trol is not entered.
• When the brake pedal is depressed
strongly over a certain level.
• When the friction of the road surface
is above a certain level.
BAS operation off
• The vehicle speed is below 10 km/h
(6 mph).
• The brake pedal is depressed over a
certain conditions.
• The friction of the road surface is
below a certain level.
WARNING
The system may not operate depend-
ing on driver’s driving habit, driving
speed, the degree to which the brake
pedal is depressed and the road sur-
face condition.
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