Braking; Brake System; Parking Brake - Honda 2016 Civic Coupe 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 parking brake. Manually
releasing the parking brake using the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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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 *1 is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The parking brake indicator comes on.
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To release manually
The vehicle must be ON *1
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release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake indicator goes off.
1Parking 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.
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. 540
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.
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 brake hold system is applied.
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When the engine is turned off while the brake hold
system is applied.
in order to
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When there is a problem with the brake hold
system while brake hold is applied.
Models with ACC with LSF
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When the vehicle is stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF is activated.
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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.
Manual transmission models
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When there is a problem with the electric parking brake
switch, after you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
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