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The parking brake is not recommended to stop a
moving vehicle. However if the normal brakes fail,
the parking brake can be used to stop the vehicle in
an emergency situation. Since the parking brake only
applies the rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping
distance will greatly increase.
Park brake reminder
The park brake reminder is a tone that sounds for
ten seconds when the drive mode selector switch is
turned to the OFF position with the parking brake
not set. It will cease to sound after ten seconds or
when the parking brake is engaged.
During this time the vehicle is “alive” with functional
park brake reminder and the gauge will be active and
backlit. After the ten seconds the vehicle shuts down
and park brake reminder is no longer functional.
To avoid serious injury, death, and/or
property damage, always engage the parking
brake before leaving the vehicle.
Dual circuit braking system
The hydraulic brake system is a dual circuit design.
This means if you have a brake system fluid leak or
failure, half of your brake system may remain
operational; the system will stop your vehicle, but
your stopping distance will be greatly increased.
Regenerative Braking System (RBS)
Another feature of your vehicle is the Regenerative
Braking System (RBS). The RBS is designed to
utilize the vehicle’s forward motion to generate
electricity and partially recharge the batteries for a
nominal increase in driving range. The RBS works
when you are not applying the accelerator. As your
vehicle coasts, it will use the electric motor as a
generator, producing a small amount of electricity
which will partially recharge the batteries. The RBS
works only when the vehicle is traveling at 29 km/h
(18 mph) or greater and the batteries are less than
80% charged to capacity.
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