Honda HR-V (2023 year). Manual in english - page 31

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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Roadway conditions

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Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.

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Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road 
repairs or old lane markings.

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The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines, such as at an intersection or 
crosswalk.

•

The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.

•

Part of the lane markings are hidden by an object, such as a vehicle.

•

The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

•

Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.

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When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white 
(or yellow) lines.

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Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.

•

Driving on roads with double lane lines.

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Driving on snowy or slippery roads.

•

Passing through an exit or an interchange.

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The pavement is only partially visible due to snow or puddles on the road.

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Driving on unpaved or rutted roads.

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White (or yellow) lines are not recognized correctly due to road conditions such as 
curves, twists, or hills.

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Vehicle conditions

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When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor 
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.

•

The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals, 
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.

•

Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.

•

When the driver operates the brake pedal and steering wheel.

•

There is residue on the windshield from the windshield wipers.

•

An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction, 
improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

•

The vehicle is tilted due to heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.

•

Tire chains are installed.

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The suspension has been modified.

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Examples of limitations on detection due to the condition of oncoming 
vehicles

•

The oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead of you is sideways.

•

The oncoming vehicle jumps out in front of you.

•

When the oncoming vehicle blends in with the background, preventing the 
system from recognizing it.

•

The headlights of an oncoming vehicle are lit on one side or not lit on either side 
in a dark place.

•

The distance between your vehicle and the oncoming vehicle is too short.

•

Part of the oncoming vehicle is not visible due to the vehicle ahead of you.

•

There are multiple oncoming lanes or turning lanes.

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The vehicle in the adjacent lane is parked or moving at an extremely slow speed.

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Examples of other limitations on detection or system operation

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When the oncoming vehicle is specially-shaped.

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When the camera cannot correctly identify the shape of the oncoming vehicle.

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With Little Chance of a Collision

The Road Departure Mitigation system may activate in the below conditions.

•

When driving through curves, your vehicle comes to a point where an oncoming 
vehicle is right in front of you.

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

Reminds you of road sign information, such as the current speed limit your vehicle 
has just passed through, showing it on the gauge.

When the camera located behind the rearview mirror captures traffic signs while 
driving, the system displays the ones that are recognized as designated for your 
vehicle. The sign icon will be displayed until the vehicle reaches a predetermined 
time and distance.
If the system does not detect any traffic signs while you are driving, the sign icon will 
not be displayed.

The sign icon also may switch to another one, or disappear when:

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The end of speed limit or other designated limit is detected.

•

You make a turn with a turn signal at an intersection.

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How the System Works

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

Not all signs may be displayed, but any signs posted 
on roadsides should not be ignored. The system does 
not work on the designated traffic signs of all the 
countries you travel, nor in all situations.
Do not rely too much on the system. Always drive at 
speeds appropriate for the road conditions.

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the 
windshield that could obstruct the camera’s field of 
vision and cause the system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield 
within the camera’s field of vision can cause the 
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we 
recommend that you replace the windshield with a 
genuine Honda replacement windshield. Making even 
minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision or 
installing an aftermarket replacement windshield may 
also cause the system to operate abnormally. After 
replacing the windshield, have a dealer recalibrate the 
camera. Proper calibration of the camera is necessary 
for the system to operate properly.

The traffic sign recognition system is not activated for 
about 15 seconds after the engine starts.

You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system.

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Front Wide View Camera

 P. 525

You can turn the traffic sign recognition system on 
and off.

2

Settings

*

 P. 123

2

Customized Features

 P. 345

* Not available on all models

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing system 
to shut off, when parking, find a shady area or face 
the front of the vehicle away from the sun. If you use 
a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to cover the 
camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on it.

If your vehicle exceeds the detected speed limit, an 
icon representing the speed limit sign for the current 
area will blink in the display.

2

Settings

*

 P. 123

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Customized Features

 P. 345

The system’s ability to accurately notify the driver of 
the speed limit is dependent on certain conditions 
such as the units displayed on the traffic sign as well 
as the speed and direction of travel of the vehicle. In 
some cases, the system may display false warnings or 
other inaccurate information.

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Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions 
and Limitations

 P. 521

The unit for speed limits (mph or km/h) varies from 
country to country. Just after entering a country 
whose unit differs to the one of the country from 
which you came, Traffic Sign Recognition System 
may not work correctly.

2

Settings

*

 P. 123

2

Speed/Distance Units

 P. 122

2

Customized Features

 P. 345

* Not available on all models

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The traffic sign recognition system may not be able to recognize a traffic sign in the 
following cases.

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Environmental conditions

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Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).

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Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

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Driving at night, in dark areas such as long tunnels.

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Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

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Sudden changes between light and dark, such as the entrance or exit of a tunnel 
or the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

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Water is sprayed by or snow blown from a vehicle ahead.

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Roadway conditions

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Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.

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Vehicle conditions

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When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor 
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.

•

The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals, 
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.

•

There is residue on the windshield from the windshield wipers.

•

An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction, 
improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

•

The vehicle is tilted due to heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.

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The suspension has been modified.

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Tire chains are installed.

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Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.

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Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions and Limitations

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Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions and Limitations

When the traffic sign recognition system 
malfunctions, 

 appears on the gauge. If this 

message does not disappear, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.

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The position or the condition of the traffic sign

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The sign is in a place that makes it hard to find.

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The sign is located far away from your vehicle.

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The sign is located where it is hard for headlight beams to reach.

•

The sign is on a corner or bend in the road.

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The sign is faded or bent.

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The sign is rotated or damaged signs.

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The sign is covered with mud, snow, or frost.

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Part of the sign is hidden by the trees, or is in the shadow of a vehicle or other 
object.

•

Light (such as a streetlight) is reflected on the surface of the sign, or it is hidden 
in shadow.

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The sign is too bright or too dark (electric signs).

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Small signs (auxiliary signs, etc.).

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Other conditions

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When you are driving at a high speed.

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The traffic sign recognition system may not operate correctly, such as displaying 
signs that do not adhere to the actual regulations for the roadway or do not exist at 
all in the following cases.

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A speed limit sign may display at a higher or lower speed than the actual speed 
limit.

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There is a supplementary sign with further information such as weather, time, 
vehicle type, school zone, etc.

•

Figures on the sign are hard to read (electric signs, numbers on the sign are 
blurred, etc.).

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The sign is in the vicinity of the lane you are driving in, even though it is not for 
the lane, such as a speed limit sign situated at an exit or an intersection between 
the side road and the main road.

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There are things that look similar in color or shape to recognized objects (similar 
sign, electric sign, signboard, structure, etc.).

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The speed limit sign icon is displayed on the screen.

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Signs Displayed on the Gauge

Speed Limit Sign

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Front Wide View Camera

The camera, used in systems such as Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road 
Departure Mitigation system, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow, Traffic Sign Recognition system, CMBS

TM

, and Traffic Jam Assist

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, is designed 

to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate their functions.

This camera is located behind the rearview 
mirror.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing 
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady 
area or face the front of the vehicle away from 
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do 
not allow it to cover the camera housing. 
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on 
it.

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Camera Location and Handling Tips

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Front Wide View Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the 
windshield, the hood, or the front grille that could 
obstruct the camera’s field of vision and cause the 
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield 
within the camera’s field of vision can cause the 
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we 
recommend that you replace the windshield with a 
genuine Honda replacement windshield. Making 
even minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision 
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield 
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windshield, have a dealer 
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the 
camera is necessary for the system to operate 
properly.

Do not place an object on the top of the instrument 
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent 
the system from detecting lane lines properly.

Front Wide 
View Camera

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Front Wide View Camera

If the 

 

Some driver assist systems cannot 

operate: Camera temperature too high

 message 

appears:

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Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode 
with the airflow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield 
temperature, which cools down the area around 
the camera.

If the 

 

Some driver assist systems cannot 

operate: Clean front windshield or poor viewing 
condition.

 message appears:

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Park your vehicle in a safe place, and make sure the 
windshield is clean.
Clean the windshield if it is dirty. If the message 
does not disappear after driven for a while, have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Sonar Sensors

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Location and range of sensors

The sonar sensors are situated in the front and rear bumpers, and the front grille.

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Sonar Sensors

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For the sonar sensors to work properly, do not:

•

Place stickers or other objects on or around the 
sensors.

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Hit the area around the sensors.

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Attempt to take apart any sensor.

•

Put any accessories on or around the sensors.

Consult with a dealer if:

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A sensor has been subjected to shock.

•

Work needs to be done to the area around a 
sensor.

In the following cases, the sonar sensors may not 
work properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

•

The front or rear bumper has made contact with a 
hill, parking block, curb, embankment, etc.

•

The vehicle has been involved in frontal or rear 
collision.

•

The vehicle has been driven through a deep 
puddle.

Sonar Sensors

Sonar Sensors

Sensor Range

* Not available on all models

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Braking

Brake System

Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the 
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.

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To apply

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.

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The indicator in the switch comes on.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) comes on.

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To release

The power mode must be in ON in order to 
release the electric parking brake.

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Depress the brake pedal.

2.

Press the electric parking brake switch.

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The indicator in the switch goes off.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) goes off.

Manually releasing the parking brake using 
the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and 
smoothly when facing downhill on steep hills.

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Parking Brake

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Brake System

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.

Electric Parking 
Brake Switch

Electric Parking 
Brake Switch

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Parking 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 
battery goes dead.

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If the Battery Is Dead

 P. 617

If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake 
switch while driving, the brakes on all four 
wheels are applied by the VSA

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 system until the 

vehicle comes to a stop. The electric parking 
brake then applies, and the switch should be 
released.

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Automatic parking brake feature operation

If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:

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The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to 
VEHICLE OFF.

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To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake 
system indicator (red) is on.

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Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

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To release automatically

Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle 
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more 
accelerator input to release.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) goes off.

You can release the parking brake 
automatically when:

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You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.

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The engine is running.

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The transmission is not in 

(

P

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(

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.

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Parking Brake

In the following situations, the parking brake 
automatically operates.

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When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes 
while ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated.

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When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while 
your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with 
Low Speed Follow.

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When the power system is turned off while ACC 
with Low Speed Follow is activated.

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When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake 
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.

•

When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while 
your vehicle is stopped and the brake hold system 
is applied.

•

When the engine is turned off while the brake hold 
is applied.

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When there is a problem with the Brake Hold 
System while brake hold is applied.

If the parking brake cannot be released 
automatically, release it manually.

When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator 
pedal may need to be pressed farther to 
automatically release the electric parking brake.

The parking brake cannot be released automatically 
while the following indicators are on:

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Malfunction indicator lamp

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Transmission system indicator

Accelerator Pedal

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Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

With the power mode is in ON, carry out the following steps to either activate or 
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.

1.

Put the transmission into 

(

P

.

2.

Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up and release the electric parking brake 
switch.

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Check that the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) has come on.

3.

Pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch. When you hear a beeping 
sound, release the switch and within 3 seconds pull up and hold the switch again.

4.

When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the 
switch.

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Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.

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One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.

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When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will 
remain applied after you turn off the engine.

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To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and 
brake system indicator (red) is on.

If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature while putting your vehicle through 
a conveyor type car wash, you can follow the procedure explained below.

1.

Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.

2.

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and then within 2 seconds push down the 
electric parking brake switch.

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Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.

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Before temporarily deactivating the feature, make sure to first turn off both 
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow and the automatic 
brake hold system.

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To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and 
brake system indicator (red) is on.

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Parking Brake

The parking brake may not be released automatically 
while the following indicators are on:

•

Parking brake and brake system indicator

•

VSA

®

 system indicator

•

ABS

 indicator

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Supplemental restraint system indicator

The parking brake is applied while the vehicle is 
moving with the electric parking brake switch being 
pulled.

In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in 
place if applied.
When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and 
make sure the automatic parking brake feature is 
deactivated.
Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor-
type car wash or when having your vehicle towed, 
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and 
leave the parking brake released.

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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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Brake Assist System

 P. 536

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

 P. 535

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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.

Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a 
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake 
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your 
foot off the accelerator pedal and downshifting to a 
lower speed position.

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.

Whenever the brakes are activated by CMBS

TM

 or 

another system that automatically controls braking, 
the brake pedal is depressed and released in 
accordance with braking function.