Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped)
ESS stands for Emergency Stop Signal.
ESS is a feature t_hat gives a warning to a following vehicle by fiashing all turn signal lights
faster than usual 1f all the following conditions are met. Also, within these conditions, it will
fiash along with your turn signal in the instrument cluster.
• When you slam down on the brakes at speeds of approximately 55 km/h (34 mph) or
over.
• When the ABS is activated or when you suddenly brake similar to activating the ABS.
The ESS will stop functioning in the following situations:
• When you release the brake
When the ABS is no longer activated
When you turn on the hazard warning switch
When the car is no longer rapidly decelerating
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
A WARNING
Although the ESS is designed to
reduce the number of rear-end colli-
sions that occur from sudden brak-
ing, by warning a following vehicle, it
cannot prevent all collisions. Always
make an effort to drive safely and
avoid unnecessary sudden braking
when stopping or decelerating.
NOTE:
The ESS feature cannot be deactivated.
• Use of the hazard warning switch should
be given preference over the ESS.
When driving on the following surfaces
and the ABS gives out momentarily, the
ESS may not function.
- When driving on slippery surfaces
- When driving over bumps on the road
such as highway joint seams
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