Braking
Brake System
1Brake System
Parking Brake
■
whirling sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.
■ To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the ignition switch*1 is in.
1Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the rear wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake. This is normal.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The parking brake and brake system
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.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
indicator (red) comes on.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting P. 746
■ To release
The ignition switch must be ON (w*1 in order
to release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the VSA system until the
vehicle comes to a stop. The electric parking
brake then applies, and the switch should be
released.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
Manual transmission models
The engine will not start unless the electric parking
brake is engaged. If the vehicle stalls on a slope, the
electric parking brake system may automatically
engage. If it does not, engage it manually, then start
the engine again.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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Continuously variable transmission models
1Parking Brake
■ Automatic parking brake feature operation
If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatically when you turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0*1.
• To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake
system indicator is on.
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 while the brake hold
system is applied.
2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 632
• When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System while the brake hold is applied.
■ 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.
Manual transmission models
• When there is a problem with the electric parking
brake switch, after you turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0*1.
Continuously variable transmission models
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Models with ACC with LSF
Manual transmission models
• When the vehicle is stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF is activated.
• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with
LSF.
Depressing the accelerator pedal while releasing the clutch pedal releases the
parking brake.
• When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF
is activated.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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Continuously variable transmission models
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.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travelling 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
Accelerator Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
• Transmission system indicator
Gently depress the accelerator pedal and
release the clutch pedal.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
• Brake system indicator
• VSA system indicator
• ABS indicator
• Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal
Continuously variable transmission models
The parking brake is applied while the vehicle is
moving with the electric parking brake switch being
pulled.
The parking brake automatically releases as you depress the accelerator pedal when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
The clutch pedal is fully depressed before gently
depress the accelerator pedal and release the clutch
pedal.
• The transmission is not in (P or (N.
Manual transmission models
• The transmission is not in (N.
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Continuously variable transmission models
1Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature
■ Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature
With the ignition switch in ON (w*1, carry out the following steps to either activate
or deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.
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.
1. Change the shift position to (P.
2. Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up the electric parking brake switch and
hold it in place.
u Check that the parking brake and brake system indicator has come on.
3. Pull up and hold the 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.
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.
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 applied, check if the parking brake and
brake system indicator is on.
If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature for when putting your vehicle
through a conveyor type car wash or when having your vehicle towed. You can
follow the procedure explained below.
1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1 and then within 2 seconds push down the
electric parking brake switch.
u Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.
u Before temporarily deactivating the feature, make sure to first turn off both
ACC with LSF and the automatic brake hold system.
u To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and
brake system indicator is on.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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1Foot Brake
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.
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.
If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, the brake pads need to be
replaced. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Brake Assist System P. 638
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 637
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 gear/speed position. With manual transmission
use a lower gear for greater 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 confuse drivers behind you.
Whenever the brakes are activated by CMBS or
another system that automatically controls braking,
the brake pedal is depressed and released in
accordance with braking function.
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1Automatic Brake Hold
Automatic Brake Hold
■
Continuously variable transmission models
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.
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.
■Turning on the system
■Activating the system
■Cancelling the system
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Comes
On
On
On
Comes
On
Goes
Off
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.
Automatic Brake
Hold Button
Brake Pedal
Accelerator Pedal
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.
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The shift lever must
not be in (P or (R.
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the shift
lever is in a position
other than (P or (N. The
system is cancelled and
the vehicle starts to
move.
The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
3WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
●
The automatic brake
●
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.
●
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
●
Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on.
continues to be on.
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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Manual transmission models
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.
■Turning on the system
■Activating the system
■Cancelling the system
Clutch Pedal
Comes
On
On
On
Comes
On
Goes
Off
Automatic Brake
Hold Button
Brake Pedal
Accelerator Pedal
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
engine. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop.
Shift into one of the
gears other than (N and:
●
Release the clutch
pedal on a level road
or when facing
downhill.
●
The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.
Release the brake
pedal after the
●
The automatic brake
●
Release the clutch
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.
pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal
when facing uphill.
●
The system is cancelled
and the vehicle starts to
move.
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on.
●
The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.
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■ The system automatically cancels when:
• You engage the parking brake.
1Automatic Brake Hold
While the system is activated, you can turn off the
engine or park the vehicle through the same
procedure as you normally do.
Continuously variable transmission models
• You depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to (P or (R.
2 When Stopped P. 640
■ 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.
Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,
the automatic brake hold turns off once the engine is
off.
• The engine is turned off.
• There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.
Manual transmission models
The system turns off if the engine stalls while
automatic brake hold is active or the system is on.
Manual transmission models
• The engine stalls.
Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold
system before using an automated car wash.
■ Turning off the automatic brake hold system
While the system is on, press the automatic
brake hold button again.
You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves
while the automatic brake hold system is in
operation.
u The automatic brake hold system
Goes
indicator goes off.
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.
Automatic Brake Hold
Button
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