Braking; Brake System - Honda CIVIC 2022 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
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Electric Parking Brake 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 power mode is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The indicator in the switch comes on.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on.
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To release
The power mode must be in ON in order to
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The indicator in the switch goes off.
The parking brake and brake system
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indicator (red) goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your vehicle to start slowly
and smoothly when facing downhill on steep
hills.
1Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the rear wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake. This is normal.
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.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 618
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the VSA system until the
vehicle comes to a stop. The electric parking
brake then applies, and the switch should be
released.
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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When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.
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When the engine is turned off, except by Auto Idle
Stop system, while brake hold system is applied.
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When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System while brake hold is applied.
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