Brake System

Your vehicle is equipped with front and rear disc brakes. The hydraulic brake system is fitted with a brake booster, which reduces the force required to press the brake pedal. The ABS system helps maintain vehicle control during sudden braking.

Do not keep your foot on the brake pedal while driving unless you intend to brake. This will cause the brakes to drag, overheat the brake mechanisms, and reduce braking efficiency.

In addition, brake lights that remain on continuously may mislead drivers of vehicles following you.

Prolonged braking on long downhill grades causes the brake mechanisms to overheat and reduces braking efficiency. On downhill grades, it is recommended to use engine braking: shift to a lower range of the automatic transmission and release the accelerator pedal.

Check the condition of the brakes after driving through deep water. Press the brake pedal with moderate force and check whether the vehicle slows down normally. If the brake system is not working effectively, lightly press the brake pedal several times to restore the brake mechanisms to normal operating condition. Since water on the brake mechanisms increases braking distance, be especially careful in this case.

Brake System Design

The hydraulic brake system consists of two independent circuits. One circuit controls the front left and rear right brake mechanisms, and the second circuit controls the front right and rear left brake mechanisms. If one circuit fails, the brake system remains operational through the second circuit.

Brake Pad Wear Indicators

All four disc brake assemblies of the vehicle are equipped with audible brake pad wear indicators.

If the brake pads have worn to the point where replacement is required, you will hear a distinctive metallic squeal when braking. Delaying replacement of worn brake pads will cause this squeal to be heard constantly while driving. Keep in mind that, when braking, serviceable brake mechanisms may sometimes also produce slight sounds, which is completely normal.