Get Driving -> Braking Guide for Honda Hr-V SUV 2020

Braking

Brake System

1Parking Brake

Parking Brake

■

You may hear the electric parking brake system

operating from the rear wheel area when you apply

or release the parking brake. This 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.

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.

■ To apply

The electric parking brake can be applied any

time the vehicle has battery, no matter which

position the ignition switch^*1is in.

You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the

battery goes dead.

Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently

and securely.

u The electric parking brake indicator

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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.

Electric Parking

Brake Switch

comes on.

■ To release

The ignition switch must be ON (w^*1in order

to release the electric parking brake.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the electric parking brake switch.

u The electric parking brake indicator goes

off.

In the following situations, the parking brake

automatically operates.

• 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.

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.

• When the engine is turned off while the brake hold

system is applied.

• When there is a problem with the brake hold

system.

*1: Models with the smart entry 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 brake when you are starting the vehicle

facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.

If the parking brake cannot be released

automatically, release it manually.

Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

When on a hill, it may require more

accelerator input to release.

When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator

pedal may need to be pressed farther to

automatically release the electric parking brake.

u The electric parking brake indicator goes

off.

The parking brake cannot be released automatically

while the following indicators are on:

• Malfunction indicator lamp

• Transmission indicator

The parking brake may not be released automatically

while the following indicators are on:

• Electric parking brake system indicator

• VSA® system indicator

Accelerator Pedal

• ABS indicator

• Supplemental restraint system indicator

The parking brake is applied while the vehicle is

moving with the electric parking brake switch being

pulled.

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You can release the parking brake automatically when:

• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.

• The engine is running.

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.

• The transmission is not in (P or (N.

Foot Brake

■

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.

Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist

helps to reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. 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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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 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.

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uuBrakinguBrake System

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.

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.

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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

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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 other than (P

WARNING

be in other than (P or (R. or (N. The system is

Using the automatic brake hold system to

park the vehicle may result in the vehicle

unexpectedly moving.

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canceled and the vehicle

starts to move.

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.

●

The automatic brake

hold indicator goes

off. The system

releases the brake

automatically.

If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may

cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or

death.

●

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 move the shift lever to (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.

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■ 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.

■ Turning off the automatic brake hold system

While the system is on, press the automatic

brake hold button again.

1Turning on the system

Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold

system before using an automated car wash.

u The automatic brake hold system

Goes

You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves

while the automatic brake hold system is in

operation. The system generates sound while holding

the vehicle and it moves.

indicator goes off.

Off

If you want to turn off automatic brake hold

while the system is in operation, press the

Automatic Brake

Hold Button

automatic brake hold button with the brake

pedal depressed.

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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.

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

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

• Wet or snow covered roads.

• Roads paved with stone.

• The tires are equipped with snow chains.

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.

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uuBrakinguBrake Assist System

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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