Get Driving -> Braking Guide for Honda Civic 4 Door 2017-2023

Braking

Brake System

1Parking Brake

Parking Brake

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You may hear the electric parking brake system

operating from the rear wheel area when you apply

or release the electric parking brake. This is normal.

Use the electric parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. You can

manually apply and release, or automatically release it.

The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric

parking brake system operation when you apply or

release the electric parking brake. This is normal.

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Manual operations

Use the electric parking brake switch to apply or release the electric parking brake.

Manually releasing the electric parking brake using the switch helps your vehicle

start slowly and smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.

You cannot apply or release the electric parking

brake if the battery goes dead.

2 Jump Starting P. 695

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To apply manually

The electric parking brake can be applied any

time the vehicle has battery, no matter which

position the ignition switch^*1is in.

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 come to a

stop. The electric parking brake then applies, and the

switch should be released.

Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently

and securely.

Electric Parking

Brake Switch

u The parking brake and brake system

indicator comes on.

In the following situations, the electric parking brake

automatically operates.

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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 the brake hold system

is applied.

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To release manually

The vehicle must be ON (w^*1in order to

release the electric parking brake.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

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When the engine is turned off while the brake hold

system is applied.

When there is a problem with the brake hold

system while brake hold is applied.

2. Press the electric parking brake switch.

u The parking brake and brake system

indicator goes off.

Electric Parking

Brake Switch

Models with ACC with LSF

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When the vehicle is stops more than 10 minutes

while ACC with LSF is activated.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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To release automatically

1Parking Brake

Use the accelerator pedal to release the electric parking brake when you are starting

the vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.

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When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while

your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with

LSF.

When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF

is activated.

Continuously variable transmission models

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Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the electric parking brake.

Manual transmission models

Depress the accelerator pedal while releasing the clutch pedal releases the electric

parking brake.

•

When there is a problem with the electric parking

brake switch, after you turn the ignition switch to

LOCK (0^*1

.

Continuously variable transmission models

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

u The parking brake and brake system

indicator goes off.

If the electric parking brake cannot be released

automatically, release it manually.

When the vehicle is travelling uphill, the accelerator

pedal may need to be pressed farther to

automatically release the electric parking brake.

The electric parking brake cannot be released

automatically while the following indicators are on:

Accelerator Pedal

Manual transmission models

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Malfunction indicator lamp

Transmission indicator

Clutch Pedal

Gently depress the accelerator pedal and

release the clutch pedal.

u The parking brake and brake system

indicator goes off.

The electric parking brake may not be released

automatically while the following indicators are on:

•

Brake system indicator

VSA system indicator

ABS indicator

Supplemental restraint system indicator

Accelerator Pedal

Manual transmission models

The clutch pedal is fully depressed before gently depress

the accelerator pedal and release the clutch pedal.

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The electric parking brake automatically releases as you depress the accelerator

pedal when:

• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.

• The engine is running.

Continuously variable transmission models

• The transmission is not in (P or (N

.

Manual transmission models

• The transmission is not in (N

.

1Foot 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.

Foot Brake

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Your vehicle is equipped with dis c b r a kes a t a ll four wheels. A vacuum power assist

helps to reduce the effort needed on the b r a ke ped a l. 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, the brake pads need to be

replaced. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Brake Assist System P. 567

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 566

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. With manual transmission

use a lower gear for greater engine braking.

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.

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1Automatic Brake Hold

Automatic Brake Hold

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Continuously variable transmission models

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WARNING

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.

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.

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Turning on the system

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Activating the system

■Canceling the system

If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may

cause a crash resulting in serious injury or

death.

On

Goes

Off

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

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 shift lever must

Depress the accelerator

pedal while the shift

lever is in a position

other than (P or (N. The

brake hold is disengaged

and the vehicle starts to

move.

The automatic brake

hold indicator goes

off. The system

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WARNING

not be in (P or (R

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.

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.

Release the brake pedal

after the automatic

brake hold indicator

comes on.

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If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may

cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or

death.

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releases the brake

automatically.

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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Manual transmission models

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until you change a gear to a

position other than (N 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.

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Turning on the system

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Activating the system

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Canceling the system

Clutch Pedal

On

Goes

Off

Automatic Brake

Hold Button

Brake Pedal

Accelerator Pedal

Fasten your seat belt

properly, then start the

engine. Press the

automatic brake hold

button.

Depress the brake pedal

to come to a complete

stop.

Shift into one of the

gears other than (N and:

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Release the clutch

pedal on a level road

or when facing

downhill.

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The automatic brake

hold indicator comes

on. Braking is kept for

up to 10 minutes.

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The automatic brake

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Release the clutch

hold system indicator

comes on. The system

is turned on.

pedal and depress the

accelerator pedal

when facing uphill.

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Release the brake pedal

after the automatic

brake hold indicator

comes on.

The system is cancelled

and the vehicle starts to

move.

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The automatic brake

hold indicator goes off.

The system releases the

brake automatically.

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The system automatically cancels when:

1Automatic Brake Hold

• You engage the electric parking brake.

While the system is activated, you can turn off the

engine or park the vehicle through the same

procedure as you normally do.

Continuously variable transmission models

• You depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to (P or (R

.

2 When Stopped P. 578

All models

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

the automatic brake hold turns off once the engine is

off.

Under the following conditions, the system automatically cancels, and the electric

parking brake is applied:

• 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.

• The battery is disconnected.

Manual transmission models

The system turns off if the engine stalls while

automatic brake hold is active or the system is on.

Manual transmission models

• The engine stalls.

1Turning on the system

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

While the system is on, press the automatic

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.

You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves

while the automatic brake hold system is in

operation.

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.

Automatic Brake

Hold Button

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uuBrakinguAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS

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NOTICE

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

by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.

The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tyre

of the wrong 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 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: Itis

designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to

skidding and loss of steering control.

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ABS operation

The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. 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

stopping distance than a vehicle without the ABS:

•

When driving on rough road surfaces, including

when driving on uneven surfaces, such as gravel or

snow.

When the vehicle speed goes under 10 km/h, the ABS stops.

•

When tyre chains are installed.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the

engine compartment while system checks are being

performed immediately after starting the engine or

while driving. This is normal.

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Brake Assist System

Is designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress

the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.

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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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uuBrakinguEmergency Stop Signal

Emergency Stop Signal

Activates when you brake hard while driving at 60 km/h or above to alert drivers

behind you about sudden braking by rapidly flashing hazard warning lights. This

may help to alert drivers behind you to take appropriate means to avoid a possible

collision with your vehicle.

1Emergency Stop Signal

The emergency stop signal is not a system that can

prevent a possible rear-end collision caused by your

hard braking. It flashes the hazard warning lights at

the time you are braking hard. It is always

recommended to avoid hard braking unless it is

absolutely necessary.

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When the system activates:

Hard Braking

The emergency stop signal does not activate with the

hazard warning button pressed in.

Brake Lights Come On

If the ABS stops working for a certain period of the

during braking, the emergency stop signal may not

activate at all.

Hazard Warning Lights Flash

Hazard Warning Indicators Blink

The hazard warning lights stop flashing when:

• You release the brake pedal.

• The ABS is deactivated.

• Your vehicle’s decelerating speed becomes moderate.

• You press the hazard warning button.

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uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)^*

1Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)^*

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)^*

Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a

pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBS is designed to alert you when a

potential collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help

minimise collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.

Important Safety Reminder

The CMBS is designed to reduce the severity of an

unavoidable collision. It does not prevent collision nor

stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your

responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering

wheel appropriately acc ording to the driving

conditions.

The CMBS may not activate or may not detect a

vehicle in front of your vehicle under certain

conditions:

2 CMBS Conditions and Limitations P. 574

You can read about handling information for the

camera equipped with this system.

2 Front Sensor Camera^*P. 501

Be careful not to hit the radar sensor.

* Not available on all models

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uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)^*

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How the system works

1How the system works

When the CMBS activates, it may automatically apply

the brake. It will be cancelled when your vehicle stops

or a potential collision is not determined.

When to use

The camera is located

behind the rearview

mirror.

The radar sensor is in

the lower bumper

next to the fog light.

The system starts monitoring the roadway ahead when your vehicle speed is about

5 km/h and there is a vehicle in front of you.

The CMBS activates when:

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The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian detected

in front of you becomes about 5 km/h and over with a chance of a collision.

Your vehicle speed is about 100 km/h or less and the system determines there is a

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chance of a collision with:

- Vehicles detected in front of you that are stationary, oncoming, or travelling in

your same direction.

- A pedestrian who is detected in front of you.

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Your vehicle speed is above 100 km/h, and the system determines there is a

chance of a collision with a vehicle detected in front of you travelling in your

same direction.

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When the system activates

1When the system activates

The camera in the CMBS is also designed to detect

pedestrians.

The system provides visual and audible alerts of a possible collision, and stops if the

collision is avoided.

However, this pedestria n dete c tion fe a ture m a y not

activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of

your vehicle under certain conditions.

Refer to the ones indicating the pedestrian detection

limitations from the list.

u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change

lanes, etc.)

Visual Alerts

2 CMBS Conditions and Limitations P. 574

Beep

Audible Alert

At system’s earliest collision alert stage, you can change the distance (Far/Normal/

Near) between vehicles at which alerts will come on through audio/information

screen setting options.

2 List of customizable options P. 375

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Collision Alert Stages

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The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBS may not go through all of the

stages before initiating the last stage.

CMBS

Distance between vehicles

The radar sensor detects a

Audible & Visual WARNINGS

Braking

vehicle

Normal

Far Near

When in Far, visual and audible alerts come

on at a longer distance from a vehicle ahead

than in Normal setting, and in Near, at a

shorter distance than in Normal.

Vehicle

Ahead

There is a risk of a collision

with the vehicle ahead of

you.

Stage one

Stage two

Stage three

—

Your Vehicle

Your

The risk of a collision has

increased, time to respond

is reduced.

Vehicle

Ahead

Lightly

applied

Vehicle

Visual and audible alerts.

Your

Vehicle

Ahead

The CMBS determines that

a collision is unavoidable.

Forcefully

applied

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uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)^*

1Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)^*

CMBS On and Off

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The CMBS may automatically shut off, and the CMBS

indicator will come and stay on under certain

conditions:

Press this button until the beeper sounds to

switch the system on or off.

2 CMBS Conditions and Limitations P. 574

When the CMBS is off:

• The beeper sounds.

• The CMBS indicator in the instrument panel

comes on.

• A message on the driver information

interface reminds you that the system is off.

When the CMBS is activated, it will continue to

operate even if the accelerator pedal is partially

depressed. However, it will be cancelled if the

accelerator pedal is deeply depressed.

The CMBS indicator may come on after re-

connecting the battery.

Drive a short distance at more than 20 km/h. The

indicator should go off. If it does not, have your

vehicle checked by a dealer.

The CMBS is turned on every time you start

the engine, even if you turned it off the last

time you drove the vehicle.

* Not available on all models

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1CMBS Conditions and Limitations

CMBS Conditions and Limitations

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Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or

replace the radar sensor cover.

The system may automatically shut off and the CMBS indicator will come on under

certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other

conditions may reduce some of the CMBS functions.

If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or

removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly

impacted, turn off the system by pressing the CMBS

off button and take your vehicle to a dealer.

2 Front Sensor Camera^*P. 501

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Environmental conditions

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

• Sudden changes in ambient light, 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 windscreen.

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Roadway conditions

• 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.

* Not available on all models

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Vehicle conditions

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

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

• The inside of the windscreen is fogged.

• An abnormal tyre or wheel condition (wrong size, varied size or construction,

improperly inflated, compact spare tyre, etc.).

• When tyre chains are installed.

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

• The camera temperature gets too high.

• Driving with the electric parking brake applied.

• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.

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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.

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

• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you

at high speed.

• 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.

• The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian in front of

you is significantly large.

• 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 1 meter or taller than about 2 meters

in height.

• When a pedestrian blends in with the background.

• When a pedestrian is bent over or squatting, or when their hands are 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).

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Automatic shutoff

CMBS may automatically shut itself off and the CMBS 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 tyre condition is detected (wrong tyre size, flat tyre, etc.).

• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including

the windscreen, gets dirty.

Once the conditions that caused CMBS to shut off improve or are addressed (e.g.,

cleaning), the system comes back on.

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1Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)^*

With Little Chance of a Collision

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For the CMBS to work properly:

The CMBS 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:

Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.

Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for

cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a

mild detergent.

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When Passing

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

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At an intersection

Do not paint, or apply any coverings or paint to the

radar sensor area. This can impact CMBS operation.

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

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any

unusual behaviour of the system (e.g., the warning

message appears too frequently).

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On a curve

When driving through curves, your vehicle comes to a point where an oncoming

vehicle is right in front of you.

If the front of the vehicle is impacted in any of the

following situations, the radar sensor may not work

properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:

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Through a low bridge at high speed

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

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The vehicle mounted onto a bump, curb, chock,

embankment, etc.

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

•

You drive the vehicle where the water is deep.

Your vehicle has a frontal collision.

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.

* Not available on all models

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