Starting and operating/Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
caused by an automatic functional test of
the ABS being carried out and does not
indicate a malfunction. Electronic Brake Force Dis-
tribution (EBD) system
& ABS warning light The EBD system maximizes the effective-
ness of the brakes by allowing the rear
brakes to supply a greater proportion of
the braking force. It functions by adjusting
the distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s
loading condition and speed.
The EBD system is an integral part of the
ABS and uses some of the ABS compo-
nents to perform its function of optimizing
the distribution of braking force. If any of
the ABS components used by the EBD
system malfunction, the EBD system also
stops working.
Refer to “ABS warning light” F3-21.
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& Steps to take if EBD system
malfunctions
Type A
When the EBD system is operating, you
may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight
vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
Type B
If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,
the system stops working and the brake
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