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Driving your vehicle
BRAKE SYSTEM
Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted
brakes that adjust automatically
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through normal usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
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brakes lose power because of a
stalled engine or some other reason,
you can still stop your vehicle by
3
applying greater force to the brake
pedal than you normally would. The
stopping distance, however, will be
4
somewhat longer.
When the engine is not running, the
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reserve brake power is partially
depleted each time the brake pedal
is applied. Do not pump the brake
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pedal when the power assist has
been interrupted.
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Pump the brake pedal only when
necessary to maintain steering con-
trol on slippery surfaces.
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4
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In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while
the vehicle is in motion, you can
make an emergency stop with the
parking brake. The stopping dis-
tance, however, will be much greater
than normal.
WARNING
- Parking brake
Operating the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving at
normal speeds can cause a sud-
den loss of control of the vehi-
cle. If you must use the parking
brake to stop the vehicle, use
great caution in applying the
brake.
WARNING -
Brakes
• Do not drive with your foot
resting on the brake pedal.
This will create abnormal high
brake temperatures, exces-
sive brake lining and pad
wear, and increased stopping
distances.
• When descending a long or
steep hill, shift to a lower gear
and avoid continuous applica-
tion of the brakes. Continuous
brake application will cause
the brakes to overheat and
could result in a temporary
loss of braking performance.
(Continued)
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