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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 superior
fade resistance for consistent operation. A com-
promise 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 conditions (i.e., during light brake ap-
plications). This is considered normal condi-
tions.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced
Electronic Brake Control system (EBC). This
system includes Electronic Brake Force Distri-
bution (EBD), Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill Start Assist
(HSA), Traction Control System (TCS), Elec-
tronic Stability Control (ESC), and Electronic
Roll Mitigation (ERM). These systems work to-
gether to enhance both vehicle stability and
control in various driving conditions.
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Your vehicle may also be equipped with Ready
Alert Braking (RAB), and Rain Brake Support
(RBS).
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)
This function manages the distribution of the
braking torque between the front and rear axles
by limiting braking pressure to the rear axle. This
is done to prevent overslip of the rear wheels to
avoid vehicle instability, and to prevent the rear
axle from entering ABS before the front axle.
Brake System Warning Light
The red "Brake System Warning Light" will turn
on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and may stay on for as long as four
seconds.
If the "Brake System Warning Light" remains on
or comes on while driving, it indicates that the
brake system is not functioning properly and
that immediate service is required. If the "Brake
System Warning Light" does not come on when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON position,
have the light repaired as soon as possible.
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 prevents wheel lock, and en-
hances vehicle control during braking.
The ABS performs a self-check cycle to ensure
that the ABS is working properly each time the
vehicle is started and driven. During this self-
check, you may hear a slight clicking sound as
well as some related motor noises.
ABS is activated during braking when the sys-
tem detects one or more wheels begins to lock.
Road conditions such as ice, snow, gravel,
bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic
stops may increase the likelihood of ABS acti-
vation(s).
You also may experience the following when
ABS activates:
• The ABS motor noise (it may continue to run
for a short time after the stop).
• The clicking sound of solenoid valves.
• Brake pedal pulsations.
• A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of
the stop.
These are all normal characteristics of ABS.
WARNING!
• The ABS contains sophisticated electronic
equipment that may be susceptible to in-
terference caused by improperly installed
or high output radio transmitting equip-
ment. This interference can cause possible
loss of anti-lock braking capability. Installa-
tion of such equipment should be per-
formed by qualified professionals.
(Continued)
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