Braking; Intelligent Traction Management System - Honda ridgeline Owner's Manual

DRIVING

Braking

Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
n
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your
vehicle from moving.
Parking Brake
n
Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply: Press the parking brake with your foot.
To release: Press the brake pedal, then press the
parking brake until it releases.
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle can be
damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied.
n Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The brake
pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to hold the brake
pedal firmly down.
n Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to prevent
wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal may pulsate
slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake pedal, and
continue to hold it firmly down.
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
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Intelligent Traction Management System

Adjusts vehicle handling performance while driving on various road surfaces.
Press the Mode button to select one of four appropriate
modes. The mode you select appears on the multi-
information display (MID).
Normal: Provides balanced driving performance on most
road surfaces.
Brake pedal Snow: Use when driving on snowy road surfaces.
Mud*: Use when driving on muddy roads or off-road
Parking brake
surfaces.
Sand*: Use when driving on soft, sandy road or off-road
surfaces.
Cruise control/adaptive cruise control* is not available
when Snow, Mud, or Sand is selected.
DRIVING
AWD shown
Mode Button
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