Brake Override System [09/2013 - ]: Description
When the vehicle is being driven with the accelerator pedal depressed, depressing the brake pedal without releasing the accelerator pedal will activate the brake override system to restrict driving torque. The conditions for activating the brake override system as well as the items that are controlled are explained below.
Activation Conditions:
- Vehicle is being driven at or above the specified speed.
- The accelerator pedal is depressed beyond a specified level, and then the brake pedal is depressed.
NOTE:
The vehicle may not enter the brake override system control due to the relation of the accelerator pedal angle and the vehicle speed.
Items Controlled:
- Driving torque is restricted.
Deactivation Conditions:
- When the stop light switch turns OFF or the actual accelerator pedal angle increases or decreases beyond the specified range.