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Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
The yellow "Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light"
will turn on when the ignition is cycled to the
ON/RUN mode and may stay on for as long
as four seconds.
If the "Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light"
remains on or comes on while driving, it indi-
cates that the anti-lock portion of the brake
system is not functioning and that service is
required. However, the conventional brake
system will continue to operate normally if
the "Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light" is on.
If the "Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light" is on,
the brake system should be serviced as soon
as possible to restore the benefits of
anti-lock brakes. If the "Anti-Lock Brake
Warning Light" does not come on when the
ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN mode, have
the light repaired as soon as possible.
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) system. This
system includes Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD), Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill Start
Assist (HSA), Traction Control System (TCS),
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Elec-
tronic Roll Mitigation (ERM). These systems
work together to enhance both vehicle
stability and control in various driving condi-
tions.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with
Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Ready Alert
Braking (RAB), Selec-Speed Control (SSC),
and Rain Brake Support (RBS).
Brake Assist System (BAS)
The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed
to optimize the vehicle's braking capability
during emergency braking maneuvers. The
system detects an emergency braking situa-
tion by sensing the rate and amount of brake
application, and then applies optimum pres-
sure to the brakes. This can help reduce
braking distances. The BAS complements
the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) by
applying the brakes very quickly, creating the
most efficient braking assistance possible.
To receive the benefit of the system, you
must apply continuous braking pressure
during the stopping sequence, (do not
"pump" the brakes). Do not reduce brake
pedal pressure unless braking is no longer
desired. Once the brake pedal is released,
the BAS is deactivated.
WARNING!
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
the traction afforded by prevailing road
conditions. BAS cannot prevent collisions,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, driving on very slippery
surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities
of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user's
safety or the safety of others.
Brake System Warning Light
The red "Brake System Warning Light" will turn
on when the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN
mode and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the "Brake System Warning Light"
remains on or comes on while driving, it indi-
cates that the brake system is not func-
tioning properly and that immediate service
is required. If the "Brake System Warning
Light" does not come on when the ignition is
cycled to the ON/RUN mode, have the light
repaired as soon as possible.
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