Honda Accord Hybrid (2019 year). Instruction - part 35

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Braking

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Brake System

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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.

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Foot Brake

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Foot 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 a 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.

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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.

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Brake System

Driving

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is 
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at 
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.

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Automatic Brake Hold

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Automatic Brake Hold

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WARNING

Activating the automatic brake hold system 
on steep hills or slippery roads may still 
allow the vehicle to move if you remove 
your foot from the brake pedal.

If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may 
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or 
death.

Never activate the automatic brake hold 
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from 
moving when stopped on a steep hill or 
slippery roads.

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WARNING

Using the automatic brake hold system to 
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle 
unexpectedly moving.

If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may 
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or 
death.

Never leave the vehicle when braking is 
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold 
and always park the vehicle by putting the 
transmission in 

(

P

 and applying the parking 

brake.

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Turning on the system

Fasten your seat belt 
properly, then start the 
power system. Press the 
automatic brake hold 
button.

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The automatic brake 
hold system indicator 
comes on. The system 
is turned on.

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Activating the system

Depress the brake pedal 
to come to a complete 
stop. The transmission 
must be in 

(

D or 

(

N.

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The automatic brake 
hold indicator comes 
on. Braking is kept for 
up to 10 minutes.

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Release the brake 
pedal after the 
automatic brake hold 
indicator comes on.

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Canceling the system

Depress the accelerator 
pedal while the 
transmission is in 

(

D. The 

system is canceled and 
the vehicle starts to 
move.

●

The automatic brake 
hold indicator goes 
off. The system 
continues to be on.

Accelerator Pedal

Brake Pedal

Automatic Brake 
Hold Button

Goes 
Off

U.S.

Canada

On

On

Comes 
On

Comes 
On

Comes 
On

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The system automatically cancels when:

• You engage the parking brake.
• You depress the brake pedal and put the transmission into to 

(

P or 

(

R.

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The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:

• Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The power system is turned off.
• Brake Hold System Problem. Apply Brake When Stopped. See Your 

Dealer. appears on the driver information interface.

• There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

While the system is on, press the automatic 
brake hold button again.

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The automatic brake hold system 
indicator goes off.

If you want to turn off automatic brake hold 
while the system is in operation, press the 
automatic brake hold button with the brake 
pedal depressed.

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Automatic Brake Hold

While the system is activated, you can turn off the 
power system or park the vehicle through the same 
procedure as you normally do.

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Whether the system is on, or the system is activated, 
the automatic brake hold turns off once the power 
system is off.

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Turning on the system

Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold 
system before using an automated car wash.

You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves 
while the automatic brake hold system is in 
operation.

Automatic Brake 
Hold Button

Goes 
Off

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by 
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.

The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also 
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

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.”

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ABS operation

The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. 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 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.

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ABS

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

NOTICE

The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of 
the wrong 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 tires are equipped with snow 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 while 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.

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Brake Assist System

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

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Brake assist system operation

Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.

When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise 
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.

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Brake Assist System

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Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped

1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up the electric parking brake switch slowly, 

but fully.

3. Change the shift position to 

(

P.

4. Turn off the power system.

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The parking brake indicator (red) goes off in about 30 seconds.

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Parking Your Vehicle

Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects, 
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.

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WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended 
without confirming that Park is engaged.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash 
resulting in serious injury or death.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal 
until you have confirmed that 

(

P

 is shown 

on the shift position indicator.

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When Stopped

NOTICE

The following can damage the driveline:

•

Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals 
simultaneously.

•

Changing into 

(

P before the vehicle stops 

completely.

When facing uphill, do not hold the vehicle by 
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Doing so may cause the power system to overheat 
and fail.

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When Stopped

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Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, in particular if you are parked on an 
incline.

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When Stopped

In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake 
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are 
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if 
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so 
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the 
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from 
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the 
vehicle may roll unexpectedly, leading to a crash.

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Parking Sensor System

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Parking Sensor System

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The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the 
beeper, driver information interface and audio/information screen let you know the 
approximate distance between your vehicle and the obstacle.

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The sensor location and range

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Parking Sensor System

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Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is 
no obstacle near your vehicle before parking.

The system may not work properly when:

•

The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud or 
dirt.

•

The vehicle is on uneven surface, such as grass, 
bumps, or a hill.

•

The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.

•

The system is affected by devices that emit 
ultrasonic waves.

•

Driving in bad weather.

The system may not sense:

•

Thin or low objects.

•

Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton, 
or sponge.

•

Objects directly under the bumper.

Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.

Within about 24 in (60 cm) or less

Front Corner Sensors

Rear Corner Sensors

Within about 43 in (110 cm) or less

Rear Center Sensors

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Parking sensor system on and off

With the power mode in ON, press the 
parking sensor system button to turn on or off 
the system. The indicator in the button comes 
on when the system is on.

The front corner, rear corner and rear center 
sensors start to detect an obstacle when the 
transmission is in 

(

R, and the vehicle speed is 

less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

The front corner sensors start to detect an 
obstacle when the transmission is in any 
position other than 

(

P, and the vehicle speed 

is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

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Parking Sensor System

*

When you set the power mode to ON, the system will 
be in the previously selected condition.

* Not available on all models

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Parking Your Vehicle

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Parking Sensor System

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Driving

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Screen Operation

You can switch between split view off and 
split view on by touching the split screen tab.

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Screen Operation

The split screen tab disappears, and the split view 
returns to the last camera view mode under the 
following conditions:

•

If the parking sensor system is turned off.

•

If there is a malfunction in the system.

Split Screen 
Tab

Split View Off

Split View On

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Parking Sensor System

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When the distance between your vehicle and obstacles behind becomes shorter

*1:At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.

Length of the 

intermittent beep

Distance between the Bumper and Obstacle

Indicator

Audio/Information Screen

Driver Information Interface

Corner Sensors

Center Sensors

Moderate

—

Rear: About 43-24 in 

(110-60 cm)

Comes on in Yellow

*1

Short

About 24-18 in 

(60-45 cm)

About 24-18 in 

(60-45 cm)

Comes on in Amber

Very short

About 18-14 in 

(45-35 cm)

About 18-14 in 

(45-35 cm)

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About 14 in 

(35 cm) or less

About 14 in 

(35 cm) or less

Comes on in Red

Indicators light where the 
sensor detects an obstacle.

Indicators light where the 
sensor detects an obstacle.

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Parking Sensor System

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1. Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Set the power mode to 

VEHICLE OFF.

2. Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and set the power mode to ON.
3. Keep pressing the button for ten seconds. Release the button when the indicator 

in the button blinks.

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The beeper sounds once.

4. Press the button again. The indicator in the button goes off.

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The beeper sounds twice. The rear sensors are now turned off.

To turn the rear sensors on again, follow the above procedure. The beeper sounds 
three times when the rear sensors come back on.

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Turning off All Rear Sensors

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Turning off All Rear Sensors

When you put the transmission into 

(

R, the indicator 

in the parking sensor system button blinks as a 
reminder that the rear sensors have been turned off.

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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Driving

Cross Traffic Monitor

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Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts 
you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected.

The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.

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Cross Traffic Monitor

*

The parking sensor system’s alerting buzzer overrides 
the Cross Traffic Monitor buzzer when the sensors 
are detecting obstacles at the closest range.

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CAUTION

Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all 
approaching vehicles and may not detect 
an approaching vehicle at all.

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to 
back up the vehicle before doing so may 
result in a collision.

Do not solely rely on the system when 
reversing; always also use your mirrors, and 
look behind and to the sides of your vehicle 
before reversing.

Models with parking sensor system

* Not available on all models

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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The system activates when:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The Cross Traffic Monitor system is turned 

on.

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• The transmission is in 

(

R.

• Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or 

lower.

When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor 
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.

The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your 
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly 
behind your vehicle.

The system does not provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from your 
vehicle, and it may alert for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.

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How the System Works

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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Cross Traffic Monitor may not detect or may delay 
alerting an approaching vehicle, or may alert without 
an approaching vehicle under the following 
conditions:

•

An obstacle, such as another vehicle and a wall, 
near your vehicle’s rear bumper, is blocking the 
radar sensor’s scope.

•

Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph 
(5 km/h) or higher.

•

A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than 
between about 6 mph (10 km/h) and 16 mph (25 
km/h).

•

The system picks up external interference such as 
other radar sensors from another vehicle or strong 
radio wave transmitted from a facility nearby.

•

Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with 
snow, ice, mud or dirt.

•

When there is bad weather.

•

Your vehicle is on an incline.

•

Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.

•

Your vehicle is reversing towards a wall, a pole, a 
vehicle, and so on.

•

The rear bumper or the sensors have been 
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been 
deformed. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper 
corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels 
or stickers of any kind.

Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper 
corners

* Not available on all models

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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An arrow icon appears on the side of the audio/information screen when a vehicle 
is approaching.

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When the System Detects a Vehicle

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When the System Detects a Vehicle

If the 

 on the lower right changes to 

 in amber 

when the transmission is in 

(

R, mud, snow or ice, 

etc. may have accumulated in the vicinity of the 
sensor. The system is temporarily canceled. Check the 
bumper corners for any obstructions, and thoroughly 
clean the area if necessary.

If the 

 comes on when the transmission is in 

(

R, 

there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic 
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the display remains the same with the transmission 
in 

(

R, there may be a problem with the rear camera 

system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked 
by a dealer.

Wide View

Normal View

Arrow Icon

Top Down View

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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You can switch on and off the system using the audio/information screen.
1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select Settings.
3. Select Camera.
4. Select Cross Traffic Monitor.
5. Select ON or OFF, then select Save.

The system can also be turned on and off on 
the audio/information screen by pressing the 
CTM icon.

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Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off

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