Brake Override System [10/2022 - 11/2023]: 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 hybrid system output. The conditions for activating the Brake Override System as well as the items that are controlled are explained below.

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Activation Conditions: 

• The accelerator pedal and brake pedal are depressed at the same time.
  NOTE:

  Brake override control may not be performed depending on the relationship between accelerator opening and vehicle speed.

Items Controlled: 

• Controls hybrid system output

  HINT: 

  • When the control is operating, requested accelerator torque is controlled in accordance with the brake pedal stroke.
  • When the hybrid system output is reduced to a specified level because the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are depressed at the same time, an indicator is displayed on the meter. (Operation of the system can be confirmed when the indicator is displayed on the meter.)

Deactivation Conditions: 

• The accelerator pedal or brake pedal is released.