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E
B
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LECTRONIC
RAKE
ONTROL
S
YSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced Electronic
Brake Control (EBC) system. This system includes
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill Start Assist
(HSA), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Stability
Control (ESC), and Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM). These
systems work together to enhance both vehicle stability
and control in various driving conditions.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with Trailer Sway
Control (TSC) and Hill Descent Control (HDC).
Brake Assist System (BAS)
The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to optimize the
vehicle's braking capability during emergency braking
maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking
situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake
application, and then applies optimum pressure to the
brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS
complements the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying
the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance.
To receive the benefit of the system, you must apply
continuous braking pressure during the stopping
sequence (do not "pump" the brakes). Do not reduce
brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired.
Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.
(EBC)
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor
can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road
conditions. BAS cannot prevent collisions, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving
on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The
capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which
could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of
others.
Brake System Warning Light
The red "Brake System Warning Light" will turn on when
the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN mode and may stay
on for as long as four seconds.
If the "Brake System Warning Light" remains on or comes
on while driving, it indicates that the brake system is not
functioning properly and that immediate service is
required. If the "Brake System Warning Light" does not
come on when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN mode,
have the light repaired as soon as possible.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
The Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) manages
the distribution of the braking torque between the front
and rear axles by limiting braking pressure to the rear axle.
This is done to prevent overslip of the rear wheels to avoid
vehicle instability, and to prevent the rear axle from
entering the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) before the front
axle.
WARNING!
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
The Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) system anticipates
the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver's
steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle. When
ERM determines that the rate of change of the steering
wheel angle and vehicle's speed are sufficient to
potentially cause wheel lift, it then applies the appropriate
brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen the
chance that wheel lift will occur. ERM can only reduce the
chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive
driving maneuvers; it cannot prevent wheel lift due to
other factors, such as road conditions, leaving the
roadway, or striking objects or other vehicles.
NOTE:
ERM is disabled any time the ESC is in "Full Off" mode (if
equipped). Refer to "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" in
this section for a complete explanation of the available
ESC modes.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road conditions
and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel
lift or rollover may occur. ERM cannot prevent all wheel
lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the
roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. The
capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of
others.
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