2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID parking brake

574 uu Braking u Brake System
Driving Gently depress the accelerator pedal and
release the clutch pedal.
u The indicator in the switch goes off.
u The parking brake indicator (red) goes
off.
The parking brake automatically releases as you depress the accelerator pedal when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in ( P
or ( N
.
• The transmission is not in neutral. Accelerator PedalClutch Pedal Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
Manual transmission models

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575 uu Braking u Brake System
Driving
■ Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature
With the power mode is in ON, carry out th e 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 parking brake switch.
u Check that the parking brake indicator (red) has come on.
3. Pull up and hold the parking brake swit ch. 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.
u Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.
u One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.
u When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will
remain applied after you turn off the engine.
u To confirm that the park ing brake is applied, check if the parking brake
indicator (red) is on.
If you need to temporarily deactivate th e feature for when 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
parking brake switch.
u Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.
u Before temporarily deactivating the feat ure, make sure to first turn off both
ACC with LSF and the automatic brake hold system.
u To confirm that the park ing brake is applied, check if the parking brake
indicator (red) is on.Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
1 Parking Brake
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 ha ving your vehicle towed,
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and
leave the parking brake released.
Automatic transmission models

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577 uu Braking u Brake System
Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while th e vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
■ Automatic Brake Hold 1 Automatic Brake Hold
3
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 vehicl e 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.Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
■ Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
engine. Press the
automatic brake hold
button. ●
The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on. ■ Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must be in ( D
, ( N
, ( S *
or ( L *
. ●
The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes. ●
Release the brake pedal
after the automatic
brake hold indicator
comes on. ■ Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission must be in ( D
, ( R
, ( S *
or ( L *
. The
system is canceled and
the vehicle starts to
move. ●
The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on. Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button Goes
Off
U.S.
Canada On
On
Comes
OnComes
On
Comes
On
* Not available on all models

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Driving
■ The system automatically cancels when:
• You engage the parking brake.
• You depress the brake pedal a nd put the transmission into ( P
or ( R
.
■ 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 engine 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.
• The engine stalls. 1 Automatic Brake Hold
While the system is activated, you can turn off the
engine or park the ve hicle through the same
procedure as you normally do.
2 When Stopped P. 583
Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,
the automatic brake hold turn s off once the engine is
off.
The system turns off if the engine stalls while
automatic brake hold is acti ve or the system is on.Manual transmission modelsAutomatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
All models
Manual transmission models

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Driving
Parking Your VehicleWhen Stopped 1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up th e electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Put the transmission into ( P
.
3. Put the transmission into ( R
or ( 1
.
4. Turn off the engine.
u The parking brake indicator (red) goes off in about 30 seconds.
Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, in particular if you are parked on an
incline. 1 Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammabl e objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.3
WARNING The vehicle can roll aw ay 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 gear position indicator. Automatic transmission/Continuously variable
transmission models
Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models

uu Parking Your Vehicle u When Stopped
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Driving 1 When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the transmission:
• Depressing the accelera tor and brake pedals
simultaneously.
• Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
• Putting the transmission into ( P
before the vehicle
stops completely.
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 unexpected ly, leading to a crash. Automatic transmission/Continuously variable
transmission models

605uu Before Performing Maintenance u Safety When Performing Maintenance
Maintenance
Safety When Performing Maintenance Some of the most important safe ty precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given
task.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explos ion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
u Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
• To clean parts, use a co mmercially available degreas er or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothi ng when working with the battery or
compressed air.
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.
u Only operate the engine if th ere is sufficient ventilation.
• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
u Make sure your vehicle is parked on le vel ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
u Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
u Do not start the engine unless instruct ed, and keep your ha nds and limbs away
from moving parts.■ Maintenance Safety
■ Vehicle Safety 1 Safety When Performing Maintenance
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WARNING Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a pr oblem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner’s manual.
3
WARNING Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s manual.

616 uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Opening the Hood
Maintenance Opening the Hood 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower co rner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center)
and raise the hood. Once you have raised
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close. 1 Opening the Hood NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipe rs, resulting in damage
to the hood and/or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.2.0 L engine modelsHood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp