Braking; Brake System; Parking Brake - Acura 2016 TLX Owner's Manual

Braking

Brake System

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Parking Brake

Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. You can
manually apply and release, or automatically release it.
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Manual operations
Use the electric parking brake switch to apply or release the brake. Manually
releasing the parking brake using the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
Models with electronic gear selector
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Models with shift lever
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
* Not available on all models
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To apply manually
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on.
1Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the rear wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake, or set the power
mode to OFF. This is normal.
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.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting P. 505
If you pull up the electric parking brake switch while
driving, all four brakes get applied, not the parking
brake.
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
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When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF
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When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF
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When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF
is activated.
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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 brake hold is applied.
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When the engine is turned off while brake hold is
applied.
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When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System.
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