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■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time . The steering wheel may feel heavy as a
result . Should this occur , refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the EV
system off . The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes .
■ Secondary Collision Brake operating conditions
The system operates when the SRS airbag sensor detects a collision
while the vehicle is in motion . However , the system does not operate when the components are damaged .
■ Secondary Collision Brake automatic cancellation
The system is automatically canceled in any of the following situations .
●The vehicle speed drops to approximately 0 mph ( 0 km / h )
●A certain amount of time elapses during operation
●The accelerator pedal is depressed a large amount
WARNING
■ The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded
( such as excessively worn tires on a snow covered road ).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads .
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of normal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle ’ s stopping distance . Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of
you , especially in the following situations :
●When driving on dirt , gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC / VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road surfaces , even if the
TRAC / VSC system is operating . Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be lost .
■ Active Cornering Assist does not operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on Active Cornering Assist . Active Cornering Assist may not operate
effectively when accelerating down slopes or driving on slippery road surfaces .
●When Active Cornering Assist
frequently operates , Active Cornering Assist may temporarily stop operating to ensure proper
operation of the brakes , TRAC and VSC .
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control . Hill-start assist control may not operate effectively on steep inclines and
roads covered with ice .
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Driving