BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM


  1. SYSTEM CONTROL


    1. When the vehicle is descending a steep hill and the engine brake alone cannot provide a sufficient deceleration force while the transfer drive mode is in H4 or L4, downhill assist control performs 4 wheel brake control to maintain a constant, low vehicle speed. Thus, the vehicle is able to descend in a stable manner without causing the wheels to lock.

    2. When the vehicle descends a steep hill without downhill assist control, the driver must pay close attention to brake and accelerator pedal maneuvers. However, with downhill assist control, the driver can concentrate on the steering operation, without accelerator or brake pedal operation.

    3. Downhill assist control enables the vehicle to maintain stability because it can descend a slippery hill at low speeds without causing the wheels to lock.

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    Note

    When using downhill assist control system (models with manual transmission)

    • Drive in a low gear at low speeds. Driving in a high gear when using the downhill assist control system may cause the engine to stall, which may lose the brake effectiveness and lock the tires, resulting in an accident.

    • On a steep incline, use the engine braking efficiently. If the vehicle is driven in N or with the clutch pedal depressed on a steep incline, the load on the brake increases and controlling the vehicle speed may be impossible, resulting in an accident.