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Useful advice for emergencies
When braking is sluggish
WARNING
•
Never use the parking brake during driving
except in an emergency. Pulling the park-
ing brake lever with full force while driving
could cause the vehicle to topple over.
•
Never continue driving with the brake sys-
tem malfunctioning or leaking fluid.
Depress the brake pedal harder than usual, down-
shift to use engine braking and activate exhaust
braking <option> to stop the vehicle. Apply the park-
ing brake when necessary. After the vehicle has
been brought into a stop, check parts, then have an
authorized dealer perform necessary inspection.
If the engine stalls while the vehicle
is in motion
The vehicle will be set into the following very dan-
gerous condition. Pull the vehicle over when safe to
do so and try to start the engine.
•
The braking force reduces extremely. You must
exert additional force on the brake pedal to
apply the brakes.
•
The power steering system then becomes inop-
erative, making steering extremely difficult.
Additional force must be used when turning the
steering wheel.
If a tire goes flat while the vehicle is
Avoid sudden braking. Hold the steering wheel
firmly, and gradually slow down before pulling over
at a safe place.
To replace the tire, select a flat surface where your
vehicle will not hinder traffic.
in motion
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