Braking; Brake System - Honda 2017 HR-V Owner's Manual

Braking

Brake System

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Parking Brake
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the ignition switch *1 is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.
The parking brake indicator comes on.
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To release
The vehicle must be ON *1
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release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake indicator goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing downhill on steep hills.
1Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
operating from the rear wheel area when you apply
or release the parking brake, or turn the ignition
switch to LOCK
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system operation when you apply or
release the parking brake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.
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If you pull up the electric parking brake switch while
driving, the parking brake is applied.
in order to
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
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When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
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( 0 *1 . This is normal.
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