Get Driving -> Parking Your Vehicle Guide for Honda Accord 4 Door 2023

Braking

Brake System

1Braking

Parking Brake

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When you depress the brake pedal, you may hear a

whirring sound from the engine compartment. This is

because the brake system is in operation, and it is

normal.

Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the

parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.

■ To apply

The electric parking brake can be applied any

time the vehicle has battery, no matter which

position the power mode is in.

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You may hear the electric parking brake system

motor operating from the rear wheel area when you

apply or release the parking brake. This is normal.

Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently

and securely.

The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric

parking brake system operation when you apply or

release the parking brake. This is normal.

u The indicator in the switch comes on.

u The parking brake and brake system

Electric Parking Brake Switch

indicator (red) comes on.

■ To release

You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the

battery goes dead.

2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 606

The power mode must be in ON in order to

release the electric parking brake.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake

switch while driving, the brakes on all four

wheels are applied by the VSA® system until the

vehicle comes to a stop. The electric parking

brake then applies, and the switch should be

released.

2. 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.

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Manually releasing the parking brake using

the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and

smoothly when facing downhill on steep hills.

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1Parking Brake

In the following situations, the parking brake

automatically operates.

• When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes

while ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated.

• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while

your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with

Low Speed Follow.

• When the engine is turned off while ACC with Low

Speed Follow is activated.

• When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake

hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.

• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while

your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.

• When the engine is turned off while brake hold is

applied.

• When there is a problem with the automatic brake

hold system while brake hold is applied.

1.5 L engine models

• When the engine is turned off, except by Auto Idle

Stop system, while ACC with Low Speed Follow is

activated.

• When the engine is turned off, except by Auto Idle

Stop system, while brake hold system is applied.

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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.

1Parking Brake

If the parking brake cannot be released

automatically, release it manually.

When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator

pedal may need to be pressed farther to

automatically release the electric parking brake.

2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 511

The parking brake cannot be released automatically

while the following indicators are on:

• Malfunction indicator lamp

■ To release automatically

Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.

• Transmission system indicator

Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle

facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.

The parking brake may not be released automatically

while the following indicators are on:

• Parking brake and brake system indicator

• VSA® system indicator

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

When on a hill, it may require more

accelerator input to release.

• ABS indicator

• Supplemental restraint system indicator

u The parking brake and brake system

indicator (red) goes off.

Accelerator Pedal

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 (P 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.

1Parking Brake

In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in

place if applied.

When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and

make sure the automatic parking brake feature is

deactivated.

Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor-

type car wash or when having your vehicle towed,

deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and

leave the parking brake released.

1. Put the transmission into (P.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 while putting your vehicle through

a conveyor type car wash, you can follow the procedure explained below.

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

2. 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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1Foot Brake

Foot Brake

■

Check the brakes after driving through deep water,

or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If

necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the

pedal several times.

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.

If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when

applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear

indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates

that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the

vehicle checked by a dealer. If you hear only an

occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply

the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by

high frequency vibration of the brake pads against

the rotating brake disc.

2 Brake Assist System P. 517

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 516

Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a

long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake

effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your

foot off the accelerator pedal and downshifting to a

lower gear/speed position.

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while

driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause

them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad

life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.

Whenever the brakes are activated by CMBS^TMor

another system that automatically controls braking,

the brake pedal is depressed and released in

accordance with braking function.

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1Automatic Brake Hold

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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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.

■ Turning on the system

■ Activating the system

■ Canceling the system

If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may

cause a crash resulting in serious injury or

death.

Comes

On

Comes

Goes

Off

On

U.S.

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.

Automatic Brake

Hold Button

Brake Pedal

Accelerator Pedal

Comes

On

Canada

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 transmission

must not be in (P or (R.

Depress the accelerator

pedal while the

transmission is in a

position other than (P or

(N. The system is

canceled and the vehicle

starts to move.

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WARNING

Using the automatic brake hold system to

park the vehicle may result in the vehicle

unexpectedly moving.

●

The automatic brake

hold indicator comes

on. Braking is kept for

up to 10 minutes.

●

The automatic brake

If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may

cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or

death.

hold indicator goes

off. The system

continues to be on.

●

Release the brake pedal

after the automatic

brake hold indicator

comes on.

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.

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■ The system automatically cancels when:

• You engage the parking brake.

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

1Automatic Brake Hold

While the system is activated, you can turn off the

engine or park the vehicle through the same

procedure as you normally do.

2 When Stopped P. 518

■ 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.

• There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,

the automatic brake hold turns off once the engine is

off.

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■ Turning off the automatic brake hold system

While the system is on, press the automatic

1Turning on the system

Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold

system before using an automated car wash.

brake hold button again.

u The automatic brake hold system

indicator goes off.

Goes

Off

You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves

while the automatic brake hold system is in

operation.

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.

Automatic Brake

Hold Button

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS

■

NOTICE

Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by

pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can.

The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of

the incorrect size or type.

The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also

balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there

may be a problem with the system. While normal

braking will not be affected, there is a possibility that

the ABS will not be operating. Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer immediately.

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 ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing

the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is

designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to

skidding and loss of steering control.

■ ABS operation

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.

In the following cases, your vehicle may need more

distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:

• You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,

such as gravel or snow.

• The tires are equipped with tire chains^*.

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

• Wet or snow covered roads.

• Roads paved with stone.

The following may be observed with the ABS system:

• Motor sounds coming from the engine

compartment when the brakes are applied, or

when system checks are being performed after the

engine has been started and while the vehicle

accelerates.

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

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

• Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when

ABS activates.

These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS

systems and are no cause for concern.

* 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.

■ Brake assist system operation

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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