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SAFETY FEATURES
Regenerative Braking System (RBS )
— Hybrid
Your vehicle has a Regenerative Braking System
(RBS). The RBS replenishes the vehicle's high volt-
age battery during deceleration, and is particularly
useful in stop-and-go city traffic. The electric mo-
tors which propel the vehicle forward can operate as
generators when braking. The RBS recharges the
high voltage battery under certain braking condi-
tions by recapturing energy that would otherwise be
lost while braking. The electric power that is gener-
ated goes back into the high voltage battery for
later use, for example when acceleration is desired.
The RBS uses conventional hydraulic friction
brakes, regenerative braking, or a combination to
slow the vehicle. If the system detects slippery con-
ditions while braking, ONLY friction is used to slow
the vehicle. The RBS can result in extended life of
the hydraulic service brakes; however, all inspection,
scheduled maintenance, and service intervals for
the vehicle service brakes must be followed.
AUXILIARY DRIVING
SYSTEMS
Blind Spot Monitoring
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two
radar-based sensors located inside the rear bumper
fascia to detect highway licensable vehicles (auto-
mobiles, trucks, motorcycles etc.) that enter the
blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the
vehicle.
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one
lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m).
The zone length starts at the outside rear view
mirror and extends approximately 10 ft (3 m) be-
yond the rear bumper of the vehicle. The BSM
system monitors the detection zones on both sides
of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches ap-
proximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher, and will alert
the driver of vehicles in these areas.
When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light
will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view
mirrors to let the driver know that the system is
operational. The BSM system sensors operate when
the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and
enters stand by mode when the vehicle is in PARK.
The BSM warning light, located in the outside mir-
rors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind
spot zone.
Rear Detection Zones
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