Braking 2018 Acura MDX | Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manuals 2018 Braking

Braking

Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.

Foot Brake

Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your vehicle from moving.

Brake Assist System

During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The brake pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to hold the brake pedal firmly down.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal may pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake pedal, and continue to hold it firmly down.

You may periodically hear electric motor sounds from the engine compartment. Also, you may feel vibration through the vehicle while the ABS is active. These are all normal.

NOTICE

The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.

Parking Brake

Apply the electric parking brake as you're getting ready to step out of the vehicle once your drive is complete.

Parking brake

To apply: Press the parking brake switch. Hold the switch down for emergency braking while the vehicle is moving.

To release: Depress the brake pedal, then pull up on the parking brake switch. Or, press the accelerator while the vehicle is in gear.

Automatic Brake Hold

Use brake hold to make stop-and-go driving easier. It maintains rear brake hold even after the brake pedal is released. Make sure the vehicle is on and your seat belt is fastened when operating this feature.

Brake hold

To turn the system on or off: Press the automatic brake hold button.

To activate: Brake to a full stop. Once the brake-hold indicator lamp comes on, release the brake pedal.

To release: Press the accelerator.

WARNING

Activating the automatic brake hold system on steep hills or slippery roads may still allow the vehicle to move if you remove your foot from the brake pedal.

If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may cause a crash resulting in serious injury or death.

Never activate the automatic brake hold system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from moving when stopped on a steep hill or slippery roads.

WARNING

Using the automatic brake hold system to park the vehicle may result in the vehicle unexpectedly moving.

If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or death.

Never leave the vehicle when braking is temporarily kept by automatic brake hold and always park the vehicle by putting the transmission in (P) and applying the parking brake.