Brake Assist System - Honda CIVIC 2014 Manual

You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always keeping firm,
steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as "stomp and steer."
■ ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake pedal and
keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to press on the brake
pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the ABS activate
immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes under 10 km/h (6 mph), the ABS stops.
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tyre of the incorrect size or type.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a possibility that the ABS will not be
operating. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing the time or distance it takes for a vehicle
to stop: It is designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to skidding and loss of steering
control.
In the following cases, your vehicle may need more distance to stop than a vehicle without
the ABS:
• You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces, such as gravel or snow.
• The tyres are equipped with tyre chains.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
• Motor sounds coming from the engine compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the power system has been started and
while the vehicle accelerates.
• Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when ABS activates.
These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS systems and are no cause for concern.

Brake Assist System

Is designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress the
brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
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