2021 Honda CR-V 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 ignition switch*1 is in.

Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently and securely.

u The parking brake and brake system indicator comes on.

The vehicle must be ON w*1 in order to release the electric parking brake.

Depress the brake pedal.

Press the electric parking brake switch.

u The parking brake and brake system indicator goes off.

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

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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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 turn the ignition switch to LOCK *1.

To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake system indicator is on.

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

Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

u The parking brake and brake system indicator 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.

The transmission is not in or N.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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With the ignition switch is in ON w*1, carry out the following steps to either activate or deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.

Shift the select lever to .

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

u Check that the parking brake and brake system indicator 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 and brake system indicator is on.

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

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

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK *1 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 and brake system indicator is on.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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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 move the shift lever to 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.

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)

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. Keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you 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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uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)

Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBSTM is designed to alert you when the potential for a collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.

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How the system works

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When the system activates

You can change the distance (Long/Normal/Short) between vehicles at which the system's earliest collision alert will come on through the driver information interface* or the audio/information screen* setting options.

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Not available on all models

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Collision Alert Stages The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBSTM may not go through all of the stages before initiating the last stage.

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Press and hold the button until the beeper sounds to switch the system on or off.

When the CMBSTM is off:

The CMBSTM indicator in the instrument panel comes on.

A message on the driver information interface reminds you that the system is off.

The CMBSTM is turned on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle.

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With Little Chance of a Collision The CMBSTM may activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead of you, or when there is no vehicle ahead. Some examples of this are:

When Passing

Your vehicle approaches another vehicle ahead of you and you change lanes to pass.

At an intersection

Your vehicle approaches or passes another vehicle that is making a left or right turn.

On a curve

When driving through curves, your vehicle comes to a point where an oncoming vehicle is right in front of you.

Through a low bridge at high speed

You drive under a low or narrow bridge at high speed.

Speed bumps, road work sites, train tracks, roadside objects, etc.

You drive over speed bumps, steel road plates, etc., or your vehicle approaches train tracks or roadside objects [such as a traffic sign and guard rail] on a curve or, when parking, stationary vehicles and walls.

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The system may automatically shut off and the CMBSTM indicator will come on under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other conditions may reduce some of the CMBSTM functions.

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Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.

There is little contrast between objects and the background.

Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).

Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as vehicles and pedestrians.

Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.

Driving at night or in a dark place such as a tunnel (due to low-light conditions, pedestrians or other vehicles may not be detected).

Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected lights, road spray, high contrast on a snowy or wet roadway).

Driving on curvy, winding, or undulating roads.

The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

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Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.

The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.

The inside of the windshield is fogged.

An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction, improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

When tire chains are installed.

The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.

The camera temperature gets too high.

Driving with the parking brake applied.

When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.

The vehicle is towing a trailer.

Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.

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Detection limitations

A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.

The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is too short.

When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you at high speed.

The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian in front of you is significantly large.

A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.

The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter or other small vehicle.

When there are animals in front of your vehicle.

When you drive on a curved, winding or undulating road that makes it difficult for the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.

An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.

Another vehicle suddenly comes in front of you at an intersection, etc.

Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.

When driving through a narrow iron bridge.

When the lead vehicle suddenly slows down.

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Limitations applicable to pedestrian detection only

When there is a group of people in front of your vehicle walking together side by side.

Surrounding conditions or belongings of the pedestrian alter the pedestrian’s shape, preventing the system from recognizing that the person is a pedestrian.

When the pedestrian is slouching or squatting.

When the pedestrian is shorter than about 3 feet (1 meter) or taller than about 7 feet (2 meter) in height.

When a pedestrian blends in with the background.

When a pedestrian is bent over or squatting, or when their hands or raised or they are running.

When several pedestrians are walking ahead in a group.

When the camera cannot correctly identify that a pedestrian is present due to an unusual shape (holding luggage, body position, size).

Automatic shutoff

CMBSTM may automatically shut itself off and the CMBSTM indicator comes and stays on when:

The temperature inside the system is high.

You drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an extended period.

An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).

The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including the windshield, gets dirty.

Once the conditions that caused CMBSTM to shut off improve or are addressed (e.g., cleaning), the system comes back on.