Lexus RX350/270 Owner's Manual page 275

RX350_270_EE_48D77E.book 275 ページ ２０１４年１月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４分
Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
■
When the following two conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will oper-
ate:
Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (34 mph).
●
The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge from
●
the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
Automatic system cancellation of emergency brake signal
■
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:
The emergency flashers are turned on.
●
The brake pedal is released.
●
The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that this is not a sudden brak-
●
ing operation.
CAUTION
The ABS does not operate effectively when
■
The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as excessively
●
worn tires on a snow covered road).
The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on a wet or slick road.
●
Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of normal condi-
■
tions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle's stopping distance. Always main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the following situa-
tions:
When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●
When driving with tire chains
●
When driving over bumps in the road
●
When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven surfaces
●
TRC may not operate effectively when
■
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road
surfaces, even if the TRC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
RX350/270_EE
2-4. Using other driving systems
275
2