2021 Honda Accord Owners Manual - Braking

Braking

  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 and brake system indicator (red) comes on.

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 and brake system

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 parking brake feature operation

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 and brake system indicator (red) is on.

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Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.

Use the accelerator pedal to release the 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 parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.

You can release the parking brake automatically when:

You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.

The engine is running.

The transmission is not in or N.

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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 electric parking brake switch.

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

Pull up and hold the electric 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 and brake system 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 electric 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 and brake system 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 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.

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You engage the parking brake.

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

Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.

The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

The engine is turned off.

There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

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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.

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

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.

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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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