Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second.
In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
- Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
- Avoid needless heavy braking.
- Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
See also:
STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE
For vehicles with the electric parking
brake, this message displays if you
try to release the park brake system
without first pressing the brake
pedal. See the electric parking
brake informa ...
Heated Steering Wheel
The vehicle may be equipped with a
heated steering wheel.
(Heated Steering Wheel): Press
to turn the heated steering wheel on
or off. A light on the button displays
when the feature is tur ...
Cruise Control
CTS Shown, CTS–V Similar
The cruise control buttons are
located on the left side of the
steering wheel.
: Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator light on the button
turns on wh ...