Owner`s manual

WARNING
If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be much harder to op-
erate.
BRAKE SYSTEM
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will
still have braking at two wheels.
Vacuum assisted brake
The brake booster aids braking by using
engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you can
stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal. However, greater foot pressure on the
brake pedal will be required to stop the vehicle
and the stopping distance will be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. This will overheat the brakes,
wear out the brake linings and pads faster and
reduce gas mileage.
To help save the brakes and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, before going down a
slope or long grade, reduce speed and down-
shift to a lower gear.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result,
your braking distance will be longer and the
vehicle may pull to one side during braking.
To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to
heat-up the brakes. Do this until the brakes
return to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at
high speeds until the brakes function cor-
rectly.
WARNING
O While driving on a slippery sur-
face, be carefulwhen braking, ac-
celerating or downshifting. Abrupt
braking or accelerating could
cause the wheels to skid and re-
sult in an accident.
O If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the
power assist for the brakes will
not work. Braking will be harder.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS)
The anti-lock brake system controls the brakes
at each wheel so the wheels will not lock when
braking abruptly or when braking on slippery
surfaces. The system detects the rotation
speed at each wheel and varies the brake fluid
STARTING AND DRIVING
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