Brakes and Traction Control: Description and Operation

Brake System

The brake system has the following components:
^ A vacuum-assisted power braking system
^ A front-to-rear split hydraulic system
^ Front brake discs use a dual piston brake caliper and disc system
^ Rear brake discs use a single piston brake caliper and disc system
^ A mechanical parking brake system that activates a drum-in hat system within the rear brake disc
^ A 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS).
^ Adjustable pedals
^ Adjustable pedals with memory
^ Fixed pedals This vehicle is equipped with an electronic throttle control.

Adjustable Pedals
The vehicle is equipped with an adjustable brake and accelerator pedal system. Using the adjustable pedal switch located on the instrument panel, the driver can adjust the brake and accelerator pedals for a more comfortable driving position. For removal and installation of the adjustable pedals,

Adjustable Pedal Operation
The adjustable pedals with or without memory feature are operational with the ignition switch in the ON or OFF position. The pedals can be adjusted forward or rearward using the adjustable pedal switch.

Driver Seat Module
The driver seat module (DSM) controls the memory adjustable pedals.

The DSM constantly monitors the systems under its control and reports a concern in the form of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). A DTC can be retrieved with the diagnostic tool through the data link communications (DLC).

Memory Adjustable Pedal Operation
The adjustable pedals with memory feature can be controlled by using the memory switches or the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter. The outside rearview mirror and power driver seat positions are also stored and recalled with the power adjustable pedal positions. The system can store 3 memory settings.