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Instrument panel
Rear console box (Vehicles without navi-
gation system)
Rear console box (Vehicles with naviga-
tion system)
Luggage compartment Fuel pump shut
−off system
In response to a severe impact which
may cause a large amount of vehicle
deformation, the fuel pump shut −off
system stops supplying fuel to the en-
gine to minimize the risk of fuel leak- age.
The fuel pump shut −off system activates
when the impact detection sensor located
in the footwell of the driver’s seat detects
an impact larger than specified.
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If the fuel pump shut
−off system has acti-
vated, you can turn on the fuel pump
shut −off system with the reset switch on
the impact detection sensor. To turn on
the fuel pump and reset the shut −off
switch, push the reset switch for longer
than one second with the vehicle parked
on a level surface.
CAUTION
Inspect the ground under the ve-
hicle before resetting the fuel
pump shut −off system. If you
find liquid leakage on the
ground, it is probable that the
fuel system has been damaged
and is in need of repair. In this
case, do not reset the fuel pumpshut −off system.
Do not strike or kick the impact
detection sensor. The fuel pumpshut −off system may activate,
shutting off the motor and plac-
ing the vehicle in a position to
be involved in an unexpected ac-
cident.
The fuel pump shut −off system is de-
signed to activate in a collision which may
cause a large amount of vehicle deforma-
tion. It does not operate in a small im-
pact. Rear console box
To use the rear console box, open as
shown in the illustration.
1. For upper box
2. For lower box
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Depressing the brake pedal on slippery
road surfaces such as on the manhole
cover, the steel plate under the construc-
tion, joints in the bridge, etc. on a rainy
day tends to activate the anti
−lock brake
system.
You may hear a click or motor sound in
the engine compartment for a few seconds
when the engine is started or just after
the vehicle is started. This means that the
anti −lock brake system is in the self
check mode, and does not indicate a mal-
function.
When the anti −lock brake system is ac-
tivated, the following conditions may
occur. They do not indicate a malfunc-
tion of the system:
You may hear the anti −lock brake sys-
tem operating and feel the brake pedal
pulsating and the vibrations of the body
and steering wheel. You may also hear
the motor sound in the engine compart-
ment even after the vehicle is stopped.
At the end of the anti −lock brake sys-
tem activation, the brake pedal may
move a little forward.
CAUTION
Do not overestimate the anti −lock
brake system: Although the anti −lock
brake system assists in providing ve-
hicle control, it is still important to
drive with all due care and maintain
a moderate speed and safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you, be-
cause there are limits to the vehicle
stability and effectiveness of steering
wheel operation even with the anti −
lock brake system on.
If tires grip performance exceeds its
capability, or if hydroplaning occurs
during high speed driving in the rain,
the anti −lock brake system does not
provide vehicle control.
Anti −lock brake system is not de-
signed to shorten the stopping dis-
tance: Always drive at the moderate
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Compared with vehicles without an
anti −lock brake system, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping dis-
tance in the following cases: Driving on rough, gravel or snow −
covered roads.
Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving over the steps such as the
joints on the road.
Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.
Install all 4 tires of specified size at
appropriate pressure: The anti −lock
brake system detects vehicle speeds
using the speed sensors for respec-
tive wheels’ turning speeds. The use
of tires other than specified may fail
to detect the accurate turning speed,
resulting in a longer stopping dis-
tance.
