2020 Honda Accord Owners Manual - Braking

Braking

Brake System

■  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.

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 indicator (red) comes on.

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The power mode must be in ON in order to release the electric parking brake.

Depress the brake pedal.

Press the electric parking brake switch. u The indicator in the switch goes off. u The parking brake indicator (red) goes

off.

Manually releasing the parking brake using the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.

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Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:

The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.

To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake indicator (red) is on.

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Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.

Manual transmission models

Depress the accelerator pedal while releasing the clutch pedal releases the parking brake.

All models

Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal. When on a hill, it may require more accelerator input to release.

u The indicator in the switch goes off.

u The parking brake indicator (red) goes off.

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Manual transmission models

Gently depress the accelerator pedal and release the clutch pedal.

u The indicator in the switch goes off.

u The parking brake indicator (red) goes off.

The parking brake automatically releases as you depress the accelerator pedal when:

You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.

The engine is running.

Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

The transmission is not in or N.

Manual transmission models

The transmission is not in neutral.

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Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

With the power mode is in ON, carry out the following steps to either activate or deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.

Put the transmission into .

Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up and release the parking brake switch.

u Check that the parking brake indicator (red) has come on.

Pull up and hold the parking brake switch. When you hear a beeping sound, release the switch and within 3 seconds pull up and hold the switch again.

When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the switch.

u Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.

u One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.

u When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will remain applied after you turn off the engine.

u To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake indicator (red) is on.

Automatic transmission models

If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature for when putting your vehicle through a conveyor type car wash, you can follow the procedure explained below.

Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and then within 2 seconds push down the parking brake switch.

u Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.

u Before temporarily deactivating the feature, make sure to first turn off both ACC with Low Speed Follow and the automatic brake hold system.

u To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake indicator (red) is on.

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Foot Brake Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. The brake assist system increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an

emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering

control when braking very hard.

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■  Automatic Brake Hold

Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at traffic lights and in heavy traffic.

* Not available on all models

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Manual transmission models

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until you change a gear to a position other than neutral and:

Release the clutch pedal on a level road or when facing downhill.

Release the clutch pedal and depress the accelerator pedal when facing uphill. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at traffic lights and in heavy traffic.

Turning on the system

Comes On

Activating the system

On

Comes On

U.S.

Canceling the system

Clutch Pedal

On Goes

Automatic Brake Hold Button

Brake Pedal

Comes On

Canada

Off

Accelerator Pedal

Fasten your seat belt properly, then start the engine. Press the automatic brake hold button.

The automatic brake hold system indicator comes on. The system is turned on.

Depress the brake pedal to come to a complete stop.

The automatic brake hold indicator comes on. Braking is kept for up to 10 minutes.

Release the brake pedal after the automatic brake hold indicator comes on.

Shift into one of the gears other than neutral and:

Release the clutch pedal on a level road or when facing downhill.

Release the clutch pedal and depress the accelerator pedal when facing uphill.

The system is canceled and the vehicle starts to move.

The automatic brake hold indicator goes off. The system releases the brake automatically.

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The system automatically cancels when:

You engage the parking brake.

Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models

You depress the brake pedal and put the transmission into or R.

All models

The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:

Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.

The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

The engine is turned off.

Brake Hold System Problem. Apply Brake When Stopped. See Your Dealer. appears on the driver information interface.

There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

Manual transmission models

The engine stalls.

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

While the system is on, press the automatic brake hold button again.

u The automatic brake hold system indicator goes off.

If you want to turn off automatic brake hold while the system is in operation, press the automatic brake hold button with the brake pedal depressed.

uuBrakinguAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)

■  ABS Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.

The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as “stomp and steer.”

The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.

ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:

Wet or snow covered roads.

Roads paved with stone.

Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.

When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.

* Not available on all models

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■  Brake Assist System Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.

Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.

When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.

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