P.219, Parking brake, Braking – HONDA 2011 CR-Z User Manual
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Parking Brake
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Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.
To apply:
Pull the lever fully up without pressing the
release button.
To release:
Pull the lever slightly, and press and hold
1.
the release button.
Lower the lever down all the way, then
2.
release the button.
Parking Brake
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The
rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive
with the parking brake applied.
If you start driving without fully releasing the
parking brake, a buzzer sounds as a warning, and
"RELEASE PARKING BRAKE" appears on the multi-
information display.
Always apply the parking brake when parking.
When the outside temperature is extremely cold,
do not apply the parking brake to prevent it from
freezing, and do the following:
Automatic transmission model
Put the shift lever in , then place a block or other
wheel chock to stop the wheels from turning.
Manual transmission model
Put the shift lever in or , then place a block
or other wheel chock to stop the wheels from
turning.
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