Brake System - Toyota RAV4 2000 Owner's Manual

Brake system

REGENERATIVE BRAKE
The traction motor can be used as a gen-
erator to convert kinetic energy into elec-
tric energy (regenerative braking). Regen-
erative braking can increase the driving
range between charges because electric
energy is recovered and stored in the
traction batteries. Regenerative braking oc-
curs during deceleration when:
D
The selector lever is in D" mode with
the EB" button on.
D
The selector lever is in the B" mode.
D
The brakes are applied.
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HYDRAULIC BRAKE
This brake system has 2 independent hy-
draulic circuits. If either circuit should fail,
the other will still work. However, the ped-
al will be harder to press, and your stop-
ping distance will be longer. Also, the
brake system warning light may come on.
CAUTION
Do not drive your vehicle with only a
single brake system. Have
brakes fixed immediately.
BRAKE BOOSTER
The brake booster uses brake fluid pres-
surized by the pump to power−assist the
brakes. If the brake booster fails during
driving, the brake system warning light
comes on and buzzer sounds continuous-
ly. In this case, the brakes may not work
properly. If they do not work well, depress
the brake pedal firmly. If the brake system
warning light comes on, immediately stop
your vehicle and contact your EV service
station.
The brake system warning light may stay
on for about 60 seconds after the motor
is started. It is normal if the light turns off
after a while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the brake system warning
light and buzzer. It is normal if the light
turns off and the buzzer stops sounding
after a few seconds.
You may hear a small sound in the motor
compartment after the motor is started or
your
the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly.
This is a pump pulsating sound of the
brake system, and it is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
D
Do not pump the brake pedal if the
electric hydraulic pump fails. Each
push on the pedal uses up your
brake fluid pressure reserve.
D
Even if the power assist is com-
pletely lost, the brakes will still
work. But you will have to push the
pedal hard, much harder than nor-
mal. And your braking distance will
be longer.