Electronic Braking Assistance: My Car Does What

Brake Assist

Adds additional braking power to your car during emergency stops.

Drivers’ reaction times don’t always match how quickly they need to react to avoid a crash. If electronic braking assistance notices drivers slamming the brake pedal, it applies maximum force to the brakes to help make sure the car stops as quickly as possible.

Make sure to keep a safe following distance from vehicles ahead of you as you drive.

What It Does

What It Does: You brake, it brakes harder.

What It Does Not Do: Does not automatically stop your car. (See Automatic Emergency Braking)

When you brake, it brakes harder

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