Honda FIT 2014 Owner's Manual page 238

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Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their
effectiveness. Use the engine to
assist the brakes by taking your foot
off the accelerator and downshifting
to a lower gear.
Check the brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they feel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
frequently until they do. Be extra
cautious in your driving.
Braking System Design
The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle (the left-front brake is
connected with the right-rear brake,
etc.). If one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have braking
at two wheels.
The following features are also
equipped:
Braking System
Creep Aid System
With the shift lever in D or S, this
feature applies brake pressure
briefly as you release the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly.
Brake-Assist
This feature helps you apply the
brakes with less force during an
emergency braking situation.
Brake Pad Wear Indicators
The front disc brakes on all models
have audible brake wear indicators.
If the brake pads need replacing, you
will hear a distinctive, metallic
screeching sound when you apply
the brake pedal. If you do not have
the brake pads replaced, they will
screech all the time. It is normal for
the brakes to occasionally squeal or
squeak when you apply them.
Driving
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