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Driving
■Automatic parking brake feature operation
If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatica lly when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.
• To confirm that the parking brake is appl ied, check if the parking brake and brake
system indicator (red) is on.
2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 660
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking 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.u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
You can release the parki ng brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver's seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
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 and brake hold is applied.
•When the engine is turned off, except by Auto Idle
Stop system, while brake hold system is applied.
•When there is a problem with the brake hold
system while brake hold is applied.
•When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow is activated.
•When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped au tomatically by ACC with
Low Speed Follow.
•When the engine is turned off, except by Auto Idle
Stop system, while ACC with Low Speed Follow is
activated.
Models with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow
Continuously variable transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Accelerator Pedal
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Depress the accelerator pedal while releasin g the clutch pedal releases the parking
brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal and
release the clutch pedal.u The parking brake and brake system
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
(N.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
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 (amber)
•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
Manual transmission models
Clutch PedalAccelerator
Pedal
* Not available on all models
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■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 electric parking brake
switch.
u Check that the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) has come on.
3. Pull up and hold the electric parking br ake 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.
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 parking brake is ap plied, 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.
u Activation and deactivation settings fo r the feature will not be affected.
u Before temporarily deactivating the feat ure, make sure to first turn off both
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow and the automatic
brake hold system.
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.
Continuously variable transmission models
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u To confirm that the parkin g brake is applied, check if the parking brake and
brake system indicator (red) is on.
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. 668
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 667
■Brake squeal
To satisfy the performance under a wide range of driving conditions, a
highperformance 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 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 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.
Models without Auto Idle Stop
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Keeps the brake applied after releasing the br ake 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.
■Turning on the system Fasten your seat belt properly, then start the
engine. Press the automatic brake hold
button.u 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 not be
in
(P or(R.
u The automatic brake hold indicator
comes on. Braking is kept for up to 10
minutes.
u Release the brake pedal after the
automatic brake hold indicator comes
on.
■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
Comes
On
Automatic Brake Hold Button
On
Brake Pedal
Comes
On Comes
On
U.S.
Canada
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■Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator pedal while the
transmission is in a position other than
(P or
(N. The system is canceled and the vehicle
starts to move. u The automatic brake hold indicator goes
off. The system continues to be on.
1Automatic 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. 669
Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,
the automatic brake hold turn s off once the engine is
off.
You may hear an operating noi se if the vehicle moves
while the automatic brake hold system is in
operation.
The system turns off if the engine stalls while
automatic brake hold is active or the system is on.
Manual transmission models
On
Accelerator Pedal
Goes
Off
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Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until you 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.
You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at traffic lights
and in heavy traffic.
■Turning on the system Fasten your seat belt properly, then start the
engine. Press the automatic brake hold
button.u 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.u The automatic brake hold indicator
comes on. Braking is kept for up to 10
minutes.
u Release the brake pedal after the
automatic brake hold indicator comes
on.
Manual transmission models
Comes
On
Automatic Brake Hold Button
On
Brake Pedal
Comes
On Comes
On
U.S.
Canada
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■Canceling the system
Shift into one of the gears other than
(N and:
u Release the clutch pedal on a level road
or when facing downhill.
u Release the clutch pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal when facing uphill.
The system is canceled and the vehicle
starts to move.
u The automatic brake hold indicator goes
off.
The system continues to be on.
■The system automatically cancels when:
• You engage the parking brake.
• You depress the brake pedal an d 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.
• There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.
• The engine stalls.
On
Accelerator Pedal
Goes
Off
Clutch Pedal
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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