Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 80

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Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
This indicator has two functions:
1. It comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tyres.
You will also see the symbol
'' ,'' or this symbol with a
''RELEASE PARKING BRAKE''
message in the multi-information
display (see page 99
2. If it remains lit after you fully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more information, see
page 471 .
You will also see the symbol
'' ,'' or this symbol with a
''CHECK SYSTEM'' message in
the multi-information display (see
page 103 ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock function. For more
information, see page 339 .
You will also see the symbol ''
or this symbol with a ''CHECK
SYSTEM'' message on the multi-
information display (see page
Instruments and Controls
,''
104 ).
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