Purpose/Function
An intrusion-minimizing brake pedal has been adopted to the brake pedal to provide for a measure of safety in the event of an accident.
The intrusion-minimizing brake pedal mechanism reduces impact to the lower extremities of the driver by minimizing the amount of rearward brake pedal thrust in a frontal collision.
Construction
The intrusion minimizing brake pedal mechanism is structured on the brake pedal and consists of the following parts.
Pedal arm
Lever
Pin A
Pin B
Pin C
Bracket

Operation
During normal braking
When the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal arm rotates at the pin A fulcrum point, and the pedal depression force is transmitted to the fork of the power brake unit.
This pedal depression force pushes in the fork to operate the brakes.

Intrusion-minimizing operation
In a frontal collision, the brake pedal is forced rearward by the movement of the dashboard.
In response to this, force in the direction of X is applied to the brake pedal lever because the dashboard member and brake pedal lever interfere.
With the addition of force in the direction of X, pin C releases from the lever, and the lever rotates around the pin B fulcrum point.
When the lever rotates, it obstructs pin A at the fulcrum point of the pedal arm.
If the pedal rotates further, pin A separates from the bracket (notch), and the pedal is freed.
By freeing the pedal arm, the force applied to the lower extremities is reduced.

Brake Hose (Rear) Removal/Installation
Brake Pedal InspectionNon Return Valve
Purpose, Function
Assures safety by preventing fuel from returning to the fuel filler opening.
Construction
The non-return valve cannot be removed as it is installed inside the fuel
tank.
2WD
AWD
A single valve type has been adopted for the non-return v ...
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in places where there are high-intensity
radio waves or noise, the operational range may become narrower or the system may
not operate ...
Glass Antenna
Purpose, Function
The RDS (Radio Data System) converts radio broadcast waves to electric signals
and sends the signals to the audio unit.
Construction
An antenna with excellent noise resistance has been adopted to the rear window
glass.
Fail-safe
Function n ...