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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA
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Electric power steering system
(motor 3ZZ-FE to 1ZZ-FE)
AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM (with vehicle stability
control system)
An electric power steering system, using an electric
motor, helps turn the steering wheel.
When you press the brake pedal hard, the auxiliary
brake system evaluates that it is an emergency stop
and allows more intensive braking for the driver who
cannot hold the brake pedal down with great force.
In the following cases, you may experience heavier
steering without the warning light of this system
coming on. (Because there was no fault).
• During frequent and prolonged maneuvering or turning
Stepping on the brake pedal allows you to brake more
intensively. At that point, you can hear a noise from the
engine compartment and feel the vibration of the brake
pedal. This does not signal a malfunction.
The boost effect has been reduced to avoid
overheating the system. Avoid turning the steering
wheel or stop the vehicle and turn the ignition key to
the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. The system will cool
down in about 10 minutes.
The auxiliary braking system starts to operate when the
vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 10 km/h. It will
stop working when the vehicle slows to a speed below
NOTICE
approx
5 km/h.
Frequent and prolonged maneuvering or turning can
cause damage to the system in which the mechanism
prevents overheating of the electric power steering
system.
For an explanation of this system's warning light - see
"Service Lights and Warning Buzzers" on page 167 in
Chapters 1-6.
• With the vehicle stationary while cranking the engine
for 30 seconds or more
The normal booster effect will be achieved after the
vehicle starts.
• When the battery is dead
Check the condition of the battery. If not necessary,
recharge or replace the battery.
For details - see "Checking Battery Status" on page
386 in Chapter 7–3.
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