Driving Assist Systems - Toyota RAV4 HYBRID 2017 Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following

systems operate automatically in response to various driving

situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-

mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-

ing the vehicle.

ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)

The electronically controlled system generates braking force correspond-

ing to the brake operation

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the

brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is

depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on

slippery road surfaces

TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning

when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn

the steering wheel

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