ABS with EBD
Camry uses anti-lock brakes (ABS), which prevents the wheels from locking during emergency braking, and thus helps to maintain the position of the vehicle on the road and its controllability. In addition, an electronic brake force distribution system is used in conjunction with ABS (EBD), which uses the hydraulic ABS control unit to properly distribute the braking force between the front and rear wheels according to road conditions. EBD also manages the braking forces of the right and left wheels, thus helping to maintain the vehicle's position when braking and when cornering. These features guarantee excellent performance of the braking system.
TRC system
– Traction control system (TRC) provides adequate traction and helps to achieve excellent driving performance in straight lines and when cornering on slippery road surfaces.
VSC system
– If the stability of the vehicle is impaired due to an emergency maneuver in an emergency situation, the stability control system (VSC) controls the yaw moment by influencing the engine power and braking system, which helps to maintain the proper position of the vehicle.
BRAKE ASSIST
– When the driver applies the brakes suddenly, BRAKE ASSIST detects the action as emergency braking and provides more intense braking to help drivers who cannot apply the brakes hard. In addition to emergency braking, there are other situations in which the emergency brake booster can be useful. For example, if the vehicle is fully loaded, then more braking force is required to stop, which is provided by the emergency brake booster.
An effective way to depress the ABS brake pedal: when the anti-lock braking system function is activated, you may feel the brake pedal pulsate and hear noise. In such a situation, simply depress the brake pedal harder to ensure the anti-lock braking system works. Don't pump the brake pedal in a panic to stop. This will result in reduced braking performance.
The anti-lock braking system is activated when the vehicle accelerates to a speed greater than approximately 10 km/h. It turns off when the vehicle decelerates below approximately 5 km/h.
Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as a manhole cover, a steel plate at a construction site, a bridge connection, etc. on a rainy day, activates the anti-lock braking system.
You may hear a clicking or motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or immediately after the vehicle starts moving. This means that the anti-lock braking system is in self-test mode and does not indicate a malfunction.
When the anti-lock braking system is activated, the following conditions may occur (they do not indicate a malfunction of the system):
- You can hear the operation of the anti-lock brake system and feel the brake pedal pulsing, as well as the vibration of the car body and steering wheel. You can hear the motor sound in the engine compartment even after the vehicle has stopped;
- at the end of the anti-lock braking system, the brake pedal may move slightly forward.
Attention! Do not overestimate the capabilities of the anti-lock braking system. Although the anti-lock braking system improves vehicle controllability, it is important to exercise all necessary caution while driving; maintain a moderate speed and a safe distance from the vehicle in front, as there are limits to the vehicle's stability and steering performance even with the anti-lock brake system operating.
If the tire's grip on the road exceeds its capacity, or if hydro-skid occurs when driving at high speed in the rain, the anti-lock braking system will not be able to control the vehicle.
The anti-lock braking system is not designed to shorten the stopping distance: always drive at a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Compared to vehicles not equipped with an anti-lock braking system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the following situations:
- driving on bumpy, gravel or snowy roads;
- driving with snow chains fitted;
- driving over bumps, such as road junctions;
- driving on roads with pitted surfaces or at different road surface heights.
Install all 4 tires of the specified size with the correct air pressure. The anti-lock braking system determines the vehicle's speed using speed sensors based on the speed of rotation of the corresponding wheels. The use of tires other than those specified may result in an incorrect determination of the exact wheel speed and, as a result, an increase in braking distance.