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Starting and operating / Electronic Brake Force Distribution ( EBD ) system
CAUTION
. The ABS does not always decrease stopping distance . You should always maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles .
. When driving on badly surfaced roads , gravel roads , icy roads , or over newly fallen snow , stopping distances may be longer for a vehicle with the ABS than one without . When driving under these conditions , therefore , reduce your speed and leave ample distance from other vehicles .
. When tire chains are installed , stopping distances may be longer for a vehicle with the ABS than one without . Be sure to reduce your speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front .
. When you feel the ABS operating , you should maintain constant brake pedal pressure . Do not pump the brake pedal since doing so may defeat the operation of the ABS .
& ABS self-check
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Just after the vehicle is started , you may feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar to when the ABS operates , and you may also hear the sound of the ABS working from the engine compartment . This is caused by an automatic functional test of the ABS being carried out and does not indicate a malfunction .
& ABS warning light
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Refer to “ ABS warning light ” F3-20 .
Electronic Brake Force Distribution ( EBD ) system
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The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness 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 components 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 .
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 .