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Driving
■To release automatically
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the 
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Depress the accelerator pedal while releasing the clutch pedal releases the parking 
brake.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.u The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) goes off.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal and 
release the clutch pedal. u The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) goes off.1Parking Brake
In the following situations, the parking brake 
automatically operates.
•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 a nd automatic brake hold is 
applied.
•When the engine is turned off while automatic 
brake hold is applied.
•When there is a problem with the Automatic Brake 
Hold System while automa tic brake hold is applied.
•When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes 
while ACC with LSF is activated.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while 
your vehicle is stopped au tomatically by ACC with 
LSF.
•When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF 
is activated.
•When there is a problem with the electric parking 
brake switch, after you turn  the ignition switch to 
LOCK 
( 0*1.
If the parking brake  cannot be released 
automatically, release it manually.
Models with ACC with LSF
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Accelerator Pedal
Continuously variable transmission models
Accelerator Pedal
Clutch PedalManual transmission models
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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 
(N.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
1Parking Brake
When the vehicle is travel ing 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:
•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically 
while the following  indicators are on:
•Parking brake and brake  system indicator (red)
•VSA® system indicator•ABS  indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
The clutch pedal is fully  depressed before gently 
depress the accelerator peda l and release the clutch 
pedal.
Manual transmission models
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Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist 
helps to reduce the effort needed on th e brake pedal. The brake assist system 
increases the stopping force when you  depress the brake pedal hard in an 
emergency situation. The an ti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering 
control when brak ing very hard.
2Brake Assist System  P. 536
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  P. 535
■Brake squeal
To satisfy the performance under a wide range of driving conditions, a high-
performance braking system is equipped on  your vehicle. You may hear the brake 
squeal under certain conditions, such as vehicle speed, deceleration, humidity, and 
so on. This is not a malfunction.
■Foot Brake1 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 me tallic 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 deal er. 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 vibr ation of the brake pads against 
the rotating brake disc. 
Constantly using the brak e 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 pe dal and downshifting to a 
lower gear/speed position.  With manual transmission 
use a lower gear for gr eater engine braking.
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 conf use drivers behind you.
2.0 L engine models
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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.
■Automatic Brake Hold1Automatic Brake Hold
3WARNING
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.
3WARNING
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.
Continuously variable transmission models
Continuously 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 shift lever must 
not be in 
( P or (R.●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 shift 
lever is in a position 
other than 
( P or (N. 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
Comes 
On
U.S.
Canada
Comes 
On
On
Comes 
On
On
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Keeps the brake applied after  releasing the brake pedal until you change a gear to a 
position other than 
(N and:
• Release the clutch pedal on a level road or when facing downhill.
• Release the clutch pedal and depress the accelerator pedal when facing uphill.
You can use this system while the vehicle is  temporarily stopped, like at traffic lights 
and in heavy traffic.
Manual 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 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
Shift into one of the 
gears other than 
( N and: ●Release the clutch 
pedal on a level road 
or when facing 
downhill.
●Release the clutch 
pedal and depress the 
accelerator pedal 
when facing uphill.
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 PedalAutomatic Brake 
Hold Button
Goes 
OffU.S.
Canada
Clutch Pedal
Comes 
On
On
Comes 
On
Comes 
On
On
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■The system automatically cancels when:
• You engage the parking brake.
• You depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to 
(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.
• There is a problem with au tomatic brake hold system.
• The battery is disconnected.
• The engine stalls.
■Turning off the automatic brake hold system
While the system is on, press the automatic 
brake hold button again.u 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.
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. 546
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 active or the system is on.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
1 Turning off the automatic brake hold system
Make sure to turn off  the automatic brake hold 
system before using an automated car wash.
You may hear an operating noi se 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)
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 distribu tion (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 pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as 
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when  the ABS is working. Depress the brake 
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly do wn. On dry pavement, you will need to 
press on the brake pedal very hard before th e 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 depres s the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surf aces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes under  6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correc tly 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 wi ll 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 lo ckup which can lead to 
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur 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 tire 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 
engine has been  started and while the vehicle 
accelerates.
•Brake pedal and/or the ve hicle body vibration when 
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS 
systems and are no cause for concern.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Press and hold the butt on until the beeper 
sounds to switch the system on or off.
When the CMBS
TM is off:
• The CMBSTM indicator in the instrument 
panel comes on.
• A message on the driver information 
interface reminds you th at the system is off.
The CMBS
TM is turned on every time you start 
the engine, even if you turned it off the last 
time you drove the vehicle.
■CMBSTM On and Off1 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
The CMBSTM may automatically shut off, and the 
CMBSTM indicator will come  and stay on under certain 
conditions:
2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations  P. 542
When the CMBS
TM is activated, it will continue to 
operate even if the accele rator pedal is partially 
depressed. However, it w ill be canceled if the 
accelerator pedal is deeply depressed.
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC)
*, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow (LSF)*, Road Departur e Mitigation 
(RDM), Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) System, 
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) OFF, low tire Pressure/
TPMS
* and Collision Miti gation Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM) indicator may come  on after re-connecting 
the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h). 
The indicator should go off. If  it does not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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