BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


    1. The following brake control functions are provided: Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Traction Control (TRC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill-start Assist Control, Brake Hold, VSC and Cooperative Control with EPS and Secondary Collision Brake*.

      *: Models with secondary collision brake system

    2. A VSC OFF switch is used.

  2. MAIN FEATURES


    1. VSC and Cooperative Control with EPS


      1. VSC and Cooperative Control with EPS is a stability control system that integrates brake control (ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, TRC, VSC, Hill-start Assist Control, Brake Hold and Secondary Collision Brake*) and Electric Power Steering (EPS).

        *: Models with secondary collision brake system

      2. Using VSC and Cooperative Control with EPS, the brake control system and the EPS operate in a coordinated manner.

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  3. PRECAUTION


    1. When a brake control system is activated, the brake pedal may shudder. This is a normal occurrence of the system in operation and should not be considered a malfunction.

    2. The TRC and VSC functions control brake hydraulic pressure and engine output to ensure vehicle stability. Therefore, operate the VSC OFF switch (to stop the operation of the TRC and VSC functions) only when it is necessary.

    3. Ignition Switch Expressions


      1. The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.

        Expression

        Ignition Switch

        (Position)

        Engine Switch

        (Condition)
        Ignition Switch off LOCK Off (Lock)
        Ignition Switch ACC ACC On (ACC)
        Ignition Switch ON ON On (IG)
        Engine Start START On (Start)