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WARNING! (Continued)
• Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and
cause damage or injury. Also be certain to
leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to
do so may allow the vehicle to roll and
cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!
If the "Brake Warning Light" remains on with
the parking brake released, a brake system
malfunction is indicated. Have the brake
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with dual
hydraulic brake systems. If either
of the two hydraulic systems loses
normal capability, the remaining
system will still function. There will
be some loss of overall braking
effectiveness. This may be evident by increased
pedal travel during application, greater pedal
force required to slow or stop, and potential
activation of the "Brake Warning Light."
In the event power assist is lost for any reason
(for example, repeated brake applications with
the engine OFF) the brakes will still function.
The effort required to brake the vehicle will be
much greater than that required with the power
system operating.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with a high perfor-
mance braking system. The brake pads are a
semi-metallic compound, which offer supe-
rior fade resistance for consistent opera-
tion. A compromise to using this type of
brake pad is that the brakes may produce
more brake dust and may squeal slightly
under certain weather and operating condi-
tions (.i.e., during light brake applications)
this is considered normal conditions.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced
electronic brake control system commonly re-
ferred to as ESC. This system includes the ABS
(Anti-Lock Brake System), the TCS (Traction
Control System), the BAS (Brake Assist Sys-
tem), and the ESC (Electronic Stability Control).
These systems work together to enhance both
vehicle stability and control in various driving
conditions.
An additional electronic brake control feature
called Hill Start Assist (HSA) is standard on all
models.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides
increased vehicle stability and brake perfor-
mance under most braking conditions. The sys-
tem automatically "pumps" the brakes during
severe braking conditions to prevent wheel
lock-up.
The Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
prevents the rear wheels from over-braking and
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