2019 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual - Braking

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

• Foot Brake
• Electric Parking Brake
• Brake Assist System
• Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

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

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.

Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.

To apply: Push the switch. The BRAKE indicator appears in the instrument panel. Push and hold the switch down for emergency braking while the vehicle is moving.

To release: Press the brake pedal and make sure your seat belt is fastened. Pull the switch up to release. Or, release by lightly pressing the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in gear.

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.

During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. Do not pump the brake pedal, rather continue to hold it firmly down.

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

When ABS activates, you may notice vibrations through the brake pedal or the vehicle body, the brake pedal depressing further than usual, or hear a motor noise from the engine compartment. These are all normal.