Honda HR-V eHEV (2022 year). Manual in english - page 29

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Honda Sensing

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

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The position or the condition of the traffic sign

•

The sign is in a place that makes it hard to find.

•

The sign is located far away from your vehicle.

•

The sign is located where it is hard for headlight beams to reach.

•

The sign is on a corner or bend in the road.

•

The sign is faded or bent.

•

The sign is rotated or damaged signs.

•

The sign is covered with mud, snow, or frost.

•

Part of the sign is hidden by the trees, or is in the shadow of a vehicle or other 
object.

•

Light (such as a streetlight) is reflected on the surface of the sign, or it is hidden 
in shadow.

•

The sign is too bright or too dark (electric signs).

•

Small signs (auxiliary signs, etc.).

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Other conditions

•

When you are driving at a high speed.

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

Driving

The Traffic Sign Recognition System may not operate correctly, such as displaying 
signs that do not adhere to the actual regulations for the roadway or do not exist at 
all in the following cases:

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A speed limit sign may display at a higher or lower speed than the actual speed 
limit.

•

There is a supplementary sign with further information such as weather, time, 
vehicle type, etc.

•

Figures on the sign are hard to read (electric sign, numbers on the signs are 
blurred, etc.).

•

The sign is in the vicinity of the lane you are driving in, even though it is not for 
the lane, such as a speed limit sign situated at the junction between the side road 
and the main road.

•

There are things that look similar in colour or shape to recognised objects (similar 
sign, electric sign, signboard, structure, etc.).

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

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Two traffic signs can be simultaneously displayed next to each other when detected.
The speed limit sign icon is displayed on the right half of the screen. The overtaking 
prohibition sign icon appears on the left. Any additional sign that indicates speed 
limit based on weather (snow, etc.) or specific period of time can appear on either 
side.

Depending on situation, 

*1

 can be replaced with 

*2

, or 

*2

 can appear on the right side.

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Signs Displayed on the Gauge

a

Overtaking Prohibition Sign

*1

b

Speed Limit Sign

c

Additional Speed Limit Sign Based on Conditions

*2

d

Speed Limit Sign

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Front Wide View Camera

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Front Wide View Camera

The front wide view camera, used in systems such as Lane Keeping Assist System 
(LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow, Traffic Sign Recognition System, and Collision Mitigation Braking 
System (CMBS), is designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to 
operate its functions.

This front wide view camera is located behind 
the rearview mirror.

To help to reduce the likelihood that high 
interior temperatures will cause the front wide 
view camera’s sensing system to shut off, 
when parking, find a shady area or face the 
front of the vehicle away from the sun. If you 
use a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to 
cover the front wide view camera housing. 
Covering the front wide view camera can 
concentrate heat on it.

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Front Wide View Camera Location and Handling Tips

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Front Wide View Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the 
windscreen, the bonnet, or the front grille that could 
obstruct the front wide view camera’s field of vision 
and cause the system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the 
windscreen within the front wide view camera’s field 
of vision can cause the system to operate abnormally. 
If this occurs, we recommend that you replace the 
windscreen with a genuine Honda replacement 
windscreen. Making even minor repairs within the 
front wide view camera’s field of vision or installing 
an aftermarket replacement windscreen may also 
cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windscreen, have a dealer 
recalibrate the front wide view camera. Proper 
calibration of the front wide view camera is necessary 
for the system to operate properly.

Do not place an object on the top of the instrument 
panel. It may reflect onto the windscreen and prevent 
the system from detecting lane lines properly.

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Front Wide View Camera

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Front Wide View Camera

Driving

1

Front Wide View Camera

If the 

 message appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary, also use demister mode 
with the air flow directed towards the front wide 
view camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windscreen 
temperature, which cools down the area around 
the front wide view camera.

If the 

 

Some Driver Assist System Cannot 

Operate: Clean Front Windscreen Or Poor 
Viewing Condition.

 message appears:

•

 Park your vehicle in a safe place, and make sure 
the windscreen is clean. 
Clean the windscreen if it is dirty. If the message 
does not disappear after driven for a while, have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Sonar Sensors

Driving

Sonar Sensors

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Location and range of sensors

The sonar sensors are situated in the front and rear bumpers.

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Sonar Sensors

For the sonar sensors to work properly, do not:

•

Place stickers or other objects on or around the 
sensors.

•

Hit the area around the sensors.

•

Attempt to take apart any sensor.

•

Put any accessories on or around the sensors.

Consult with a dealer if:

•

A sensor has been subjected to shock.

•

Work needs to be done to the area around a 
sensor.

In the following cases, the sonar sensors may not 
work properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

•

The front or rear bumper has made contact with a 
hill, parking block, curb, embankment, etc.

•

The vehicle has been involved in frontal or rear 
collision.

•

The vehicle has been driven through a deep 
puddle.

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Sonar Sensors

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Sonar Range

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Braking

Brake System

Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the 
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.

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To apply

The electric parking brake can be applied any 
time the vehicle has 12-volt battery, no matter 
which position the power mode is in.

Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently 
and securely.

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The indicator in the switch comes on.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) comes on.

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To release

The power mode must be in ON in order to 
release the electric parking brake.

1.

Depress the brake pedal.

2.

Press the electric parking brake switch.

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The indicator in the switch goes off.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) goes off.

Manually releasing the parking brake using 
the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and 
smoothly when facing downhill on steep hills.

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Parking Brake

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Brake System

When you depress the brake pedal, you may hear a 
whirring sound from the engine compartment. This is 
because the brake system is in operation, and it is 
normal.

1

Parking Brake

You may hear the electric parking brake system 
motor operating from the rear wheel area when you 
apply or release the parking brake. This is normal.

The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric 
parking brake system operation when you apply or 
release the parking brake. This is normal.

You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the 
12-volt battery goes dead.

2

If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead

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If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake 
switch while driving, the brakes on all four 
wheels are applied by the electric servo brake 
system until the vehicle comes to a stop. The 
electric parking brake then applies, and the 
switch should be released.

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Electric Parking Brake Switch

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Electric Parking Brake Switch

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Braking

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Brake System

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Automatic parking brake feature operation

If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:

•

The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to OFF.

•

To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake 
system indicator is (red) on.

2

Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

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To release automatically

Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the 
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more 
accelerator input to release.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) goes off.

You can release the parking brake automatically when:

•

You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.

•

The power system is on.

•

The transmission is not in 

(

P

 or 

(

N

.

1

Parking Brake

In the following situations, the parking brake 
automatically operates.

•

When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes 
while ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated.

•

When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while 
your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with 
Low Speed Follow.

•

When the power system is turned off while ACC 
with Low Speed Follow is activated.

•

When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake 
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.

•

When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while 
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.

•

When the power system is turned off while brake 
hold is applied.

•

When there is a problem with the Brake Hold 
System while brake hold is applied.

If the parking brake cannot be released 
automatically, release it manually.

When the vehicle is travelling uphill, the accelerator 
pedal may need to be pressed farther to 
automatically release the electric parking brake.

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Accelerator Pedal

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Braking

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Brake System

Driving

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Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

With the power mode in ON, carry out the following steps to either activate or 
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.

1.

Put the transmission into 

(

P

.

2.

Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up the electric parking brake switch.

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Check that the parking brake and brake system indicator has come on.

3.

Pull up and hold the parking brake switch. When you hear a beeping sound, 
release the switch and within 3 seconds pull up and hold the switch again.

4.

When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the 
switch.

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Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.

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One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.

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When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will 
remain applied after you turn off the power system.

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To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and 
brake system indicator (red) is on.

If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature while having your vehicle towed, 
you can follow the procedure explained below.

1.

Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.

2.

Set the power mode to OFF and then within 2 seconds push down the electric 
parking brake switch.

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Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.

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Before temporarily deactivating the feature, make sure to first turn off the 
automatic brake hold system.

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To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and 
brake system indicator (red) is on.

1

Parking Brake

The parking brake cannot be released automatically 
while the following indicators are on:

•

Malfunction indicator lamp

•

Transmission system indicator

The parking brake may not be released automatically 
while the following indicators are on:

•

Power system indicator

•

Parking brake and brake system indicator (amber)

•

VSA system indicator

•

ABS

 indicator

•

Supplemental restraint system indicator

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Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in 
place if applied.

When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and 
make sure the automatic parking brake feature is 
deactivated.

Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor-
type car wash or when having your vehicle towed, 
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and 
leave the parking brake released.

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Braking

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Brake System

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Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. The brake assist system 
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an 
emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you to retain steering 
control when braking very hard.

2

Brake Assist System

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

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Foot Brake

1

Foot Brake

Check the brakes after driving through deep water, 
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If 
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the 
pedal several times.

If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when 
applying the brakes, the brake pads need to be 
replaced. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a 
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake 
effectiveness. Apply regenerative braking by taking 
your foot off the accelerator pedal and shifting to 
position .

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while 
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause 
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad 
life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.

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Braking

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Brake System

Driving

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is 
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at 
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.

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Turning on the system

Fasten your seat belt properly, then start the 
power system. Press the automatic brake hold 
button.

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The automatic brake hold system 
indicator comes on. The system is turned 
on.

The system is in the previously selected on or 
off setting each time you fasten the driver’s 
seat belt and start the power system.

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Automatic Brake Hold

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Automatic Brake Hold

3

WARNING

Activating the automatic brake hold system 
on steep hills or slippery roads may still 
allow the vehicle to move if you remove 
your foot from the brake pedal.

If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may 
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or 
death.

Never activate the automatic brake hold 
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from 
moving when stopped on a steep hill or 
slippery roads.

3

WARNING

Using the automatic brake hold system to 
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle 
unexpectedly moving.

If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may 
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or 
death.

Never leave the vehicle when braking is 
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold 
and always park the vehicle by putting the 
transmission in 

(

P

 and applying the parking 

brake.

a

Automatic Brake Hold Button

b

Comes On

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Braking

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Brake System

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Driving

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Activating the system

Depress the brake pedal to come to a 
complete stop. The shift lever must not be in 

(

P

 or 

(

R

.

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The automatic brake hold indicator 
comes on. Braking is kept for up to 10 
minutes.

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Release the brake pedal after the 
automatic brake hold indicator comes 
on.

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Cancelling the system

Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift 
lever is in a position other than 

(

P

 or 

(

N

. The 

system is cancelled and the vehicle starts to 
move.

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The automatic brake hold indicator goes 
off. The system continues to be on.

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Automatic Brake Hold

3

WARNING

When using the automatic brake hold, 
keep your foot on the brake pedal until the 
automatic brake hold indicator comes on.

If the vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may 
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or 
death.

Release your foot from the brake pedal 
after the automatic brake hold indicator 
comes on.

a

Brake Pedal

b

On

c

Comes On

a

Accelerator Pedal

b

On

c

Goes Off

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Braking

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Brake System

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The system automatically cancels when:

•

You engage the parking brake.

•

You depress the brake pedal and put the transmission into 

(

P

 or 

(

R

.

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The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:

•

Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.

•

The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

•

The power system is turned off.

•

There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

While the system is on, press the automatic 
brake hold button again.

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The automatic brake hold system 
indicator goes off.

If you want to turn off automatic brake hold 
while the system is in operation, press the 
automatic brake hold button with the brake 
pedal depressed.

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Automatic Brake Hold

While the system is activated, you can turn off the 
power system or park the vehicle through the same 
procedure as you normally do.

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When Stopped

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You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves 
while the automatic brake hold system is in 
operation.

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold 
system before using an automated car wash.

If you turn off the power system or unfasten the 
driver’s seat belt while the automatic brake hold 
system is on, the automatic brake hold system will 
automatically turn off.
In this case, when the driver’s seat belt is fastened 
and the power system is turned back on, the 
automatic brake hold system will turn on without 
needing to press the automatic brake hold button.

a

Automatic Brake Hold Button

b

Goes Off

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Braking

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Driving

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Helps to prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you to retain steering 
control by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can.

The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also 
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always 
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as 
“stomp and steer.”

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ABS operation

The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake 
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to 
press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel 
the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.

ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:

•

Wet or snow covered roads.

•

Roads paved with stone.

•

Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.

When the vehicle speed goes under 10 km/h (6 mph), the ABS stops.

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ABS

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

NOTICE

The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tyre 
of the incorrect size or type.

If the 

ABS

 indicator comes on while driving, there 

may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a 
possibility that the ABS will not be operating. Have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing 
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is 
designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to 
skidding and loss of steering control.

In the following cases, your vehicle may need more 
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:

•

You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces, 
such as gravel or snow.

•

The tyres are equipped with tyre chains.

The following may be observed with the ABS system:

•

Motor sounds coming from the engine 
compartment when the brakes are applied, or 
when system checks are being performed after the 
power system has been started and while the 
vehicle accelerates.

•

Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when 
ABS activates.

These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS 
systems and are no cause for concern.

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Braking

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Brake Assist System

Driving

Brake Assist System

Is designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress 
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.

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Brake assist system operation

Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.

When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise 
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.

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Braking

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Emergency Stop Signal

Driving

Emergency Stop Signal

Activates when you brake hard while driving at 60 km/h (37 mph) or above to alert 
drivers behind you about sudden braking by rapidly flashing hazard warning lights. 
This may help to alert drivers behind you to take appropriate means to avoid a 
possible collision with your vehicle.

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When the system activates:

The hazard warning lights stop flashing when:

•

You release the brake pedal.

•

The ABS is deactivated.

•

Your vehicle’s decelerating speed becomes moderate.

•

You press the hazard warning button.

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Emergency Stop Signal

The emergency stop signal is not a system that can 
prevent a possible rear-end collision caused by your 
hard braking. It flashes the hazard warning lights at 
the time you are braking hard. It is always 
recommended to avoid hard braking unless it is 
absolutely necessary.

The emergency stop signal does not activate with the 
hazard warning button pressed in.

If the ABS stops working for a certain period during 
braking, the emergency stop signal may not activate 
at all.

a

Hard Braking

b

Brake Lights Come On

c

Hazard Warning Lights Flash

d

Hazard Warning Indicators Blink