8-31Notice: Driving with the parkingbrake on can overheat the brakesystem and cause premature wearor damage to brake system parts.Make sure that the parking brakeis fully released and the brakewarning light is off before driving.Automatic EPB ReleaseThe EPB will automatically release ifthe vehicle is running, placed intogear and an attempt is made to driveaway. Avoid rapid acceleration whenthe EPB is applied, to preserve parkbrake lining life.If you are towing a trailer and parkingon a hill, see Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips on page 8-48 formore information.Brake AssistThis vehicle has a Brake Assistfeature designed to assist the driverin stopping or decreasing vehiclespeed in emergency drivingconditions. This feature uses thestability system hydraulic brakecontrol module to supplement thepower brake system underconditions where the driver hasquickly and forcefully applied thebrake pedal in an attempt to quicklystop or slow down the vehicle. Thestability system hydraulic brakecontrol module increases brakepressure at each corner of thevehicle until the ABS activates. Minorbrake pedal pulsations or pedalmovement during this time is normaland the driver should continue toapply the brake pedal as the drivingsituation dictates. The Brake Assistfeature will automatically disengagewhen the brake pedal is released orbrake pedal pressure is quicklydecreased.Hill Start Assist (HSA)This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist(HSA) feature, which may be usefulwhen the vehicle is stopped on agrade. This feature is designed toprevent the vehicle from rolling,either forward or rearward, duringvehicle drive off. After drivercompletely stops and holds thevehicle in a complete standstill on agrade, HSA will be automaticallyactivated. During the transitionperiod between when the driverreleases the brake pedal and startsto accelerate to drive off on a grade,HSA holds the braking pressure toensure that there is no rolling back.The brakes will automatically releasewhen the accelerator pedal is appliedwithin the two second window. It willnot activate if the vehicle is in a drivegear and facing downhill or if thevehicle is facing uphill and in R(Reverse).srx.book Page 31 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM
