Foot Brake - Honda Clarity 2017 Electric Owner's Manual

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Foot Brake

Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when braking very hard.
2 Brake Assist System P. 410
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 409
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1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates that
the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Electric
dealer. If you hear only an occasional squeak or squeal
when you initially apply the brake pedal, this may be
normal and caused by high frequency vibration of the
brake pads against the rotating brake disc.
Applying constant pressure to the brakes while going
down a long hill can cause the brakes to heat up,
resulting in a loss of stopping power. Therefore,
when descending a long hill, release the accelerator
pedal and allow regenerative braking to slow the
vehicle down. To adjust the rate of deceleration, use
the deceleration paddle selector.
When the high voltage battery is recharging,
regenerative braking may not be possible.
2 POWER/CHARGE Gauge P. 115
2 High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge
P. 116
2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 362
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.