Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2007 Manual page 181

"ABS" warning light
When the ignition key is turned to the
"ON" position, the "ABS" warning light
comes on. It will go off when the
"READY" light comes on. If the "ABS"
warning light does not come on when
the ignition is turned on, contact your
Toyota dealer.
If the "ABS" warning light remains on
after the ignition is turned on or if it
comes on while driving, the anti−lock
brake system function may not operate
properly. Although the brake system op-
erates without the function, drive care-
fully and have your vehicle checked by
a Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
For details, see "Service reminder indi-
cators and warning buzzers" on page
144 in Section 1−6.
'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608)
Warning message "CHECK VSC SYSTEM"
If "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" appears on
the multi−information display, the trac-
tion control and vehicle stability control
functions may not operate properly. Al-
though the brake system operates nor-
mally without these functions,
carefully and have your vehicle checked
by a Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
For details, see "—Warning messages"
on page 155 in Section 1−6.
BRAKE ASSIST FUNCTION
The brake assist function is designed to
assist with emergency braking. When the
driver suddenly depresses the brake ped-
al, the device treats it as emergency brak-
ing and adds braking force.
If you slam the brakes on or apply the
brakes more firmly, more powerful braking
will be applied. At this time, you may hear
a sound in the engine compartment and
feel the vibrations of the brake pedal. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
CAUTION
The brake assist function is not de-
signed to shorten braking distance.
Always drive at a moderate speed and
maintain a safe distance from the ve-
hicle in front of you. Depending on
road conditions, braking distance may
drive
be longer than that of a vehicle with-
out the brake assist device. If tire
chains are used, braking
may become longer.
2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)
distance
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