Braking; Brake System - Honda CR-V 2017 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 to start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Electric Parking
Brake 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 power mode is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator comes on.
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To release manually
The power mode must be in ON in order to
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator goes off.
1Parking Brake
1.5 L engine models
When you depress the brake pedal, you may hear a
whirling sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor 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 If the Battery Is Dead P. 638
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 brake hold is applied.
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