Customer Safety Information
SPARE TIREUsing the compact spare supplied with the vehicle will not affect the operation of ABS/ETS. The EBTCM software can compensate for this smaller tire. However, increased stopping distances may occur due to reduced tire tread depth and contact patch on the compact spare tire.
REPLACEMENT TIRES
Tire size is important for proper performance of the ABS/ETS. Replacement tires should be the same size load range and construction as the original tires. Replace tires in axle sets and only with tires of the same TPC (Tire Performance Criteria) specification number. Use of any other tire size or type may seriously affect the ABS operation.
WARNING: Tires having unequal contact, and unequal grip on road surfaces will cause unequal braking. Tires must be equally inflated, identical in size, and the tread pattern of right and left tires must be approximately equal.
VEHICLE LOADING
A heavily loaded vehicle requires more braking effort. When a Vehicle has unequal loading, the most heavily loaded wheels require more braking power than the other wheels.
WARNING: The braking system may not be working properly if the ABS warning indicator is flashing. Driving with a flashing ABS warning Indicator can lead to an accident. If the ABS warning indicator is flashing, pull safely off the road and have the vehicle towed for service.
WARNING: If any brake component is repaired or replaced such that air is allowed to enter the brake system, the entire bleeding procedure MUST be followed. Unapproved or partial bleed procedures can allow air to remain in the brake system. This could result in reduced braking performance and possible accident resulting in personal injury.
WARNING: To help avoid personal injury due to poor braking performance, DO NOT tap into the vehicle's brake hydraulic system to install trailer brake systems.