Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2007 Manual page 182

ANTI−LOCK BRAKE FUNCTION
SYSTEM
The anti−lock brake system function is de-
signed to help prevent lock−up of the
wheels during sudden braking or when
braking on slippery road conditions. This
assists in providing directional stability
and steering performance of the vehicle
under these circumstances.
Effective way to press the ABS brake
pedal: When the anti−lock brake system
function is in action, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.
In this situation, to let the anti−lock
brake system work for you, just hold the
brake pedal down more firmly. Do not
pump the brake in a panic stop. This
will result in reduced braking perfor-
mance.
Depressing the brake pedal on slippery
road conditions such as on a manhole
cover, a steel plate at a construction site,
joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day
tends to activate the anti−lock brake sys-
tem function.
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'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608)
You may hear a click or motor sound in
the engine compartment for a few seconds
just after the vehicle begins to move. This
means that the anti−lock brake system
function is in the self−check mode, and
does not indicate a malfunction.
When the anti−lock brake system func-
tion is activated, the following condi-
tion may occur. This does not indicate
a malfunction of the function:
You may hear the anti−lock brake system
function operating and feel the brake ped-
al pulsating and the vibrations of the ve-
hicle body and steering wheel. You may
also hear the motor sound in the engine
compartment even after the vehicle is
stopped.
CAUTION
The anti−lock brake system function
is not designed to shorten braking
distance. Always drive at a moderate
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you. De-
pending on road conditions, braking
distance may be longer than that of
a vehicle without the anti−lock brake
system. If tire chains are used, brak-
ing distance may become longer.
2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)