Brake System - Honda CR-V 2021 Owner's Manual

Braking

Brake System

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Parking Brake
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.
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
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 and brake system
indicator comes on.
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To release
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 and brake system
indicator goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
1Braking
When you depress the brake pedal, you may hear a
whirring sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.
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
12-volt battery goes dead.
in order to
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 629
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
comes 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.
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When there is a problem with the brake hold
system while brake hold is applied.