Honda Accord 2020 Manual page 408

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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 indicator
(red) is on.
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To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
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
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Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.
u The indicator in the switch goes off.
u The parking brake indicator (red) goes
off.
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1Parking Brake
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
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When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
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When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and the automatic brake
hold system is applied.
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When the engine is turned off while the automatic
brake hold system is applied.
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When there is a problem with the automatic brake
hold system while brake hold is applied.
Models with ACC with Low Speed Follow
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When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated.
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When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with
Low Speed Follow.
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When the engine is turned off while ACC with Low
Speed Follow is activated.
If the 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.
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