How to Properly Use Honda's Electronic Parking Brake?
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Press the brake pedal and pull up the electronic parking brake switch until the indicator light on the dashboard illuminates, and the switch's indicator light also turns on. While pressing the brake pedal, push the electronic parking brake switch, and the indicator lights on both the dashboard and the switch will turn off.
I've been driving for over a decade, and Honda's electronic parking brake is simple and hassle-free. When parking, just press the button with the P symbol on the center console—once the light goes off, it means the parking brake is engaged. Before starting, remember to press the brake pedal, then shift to D or R gear and lightly tap the accelerator to automatically release it, which is especially convenient in city areas with frequent traffic lights. When parking on a slope, it automatically activates the hill-start assist function to prevent the car from rolling backward. Occasionally, I manually pull and release the button in narrow alleys to check its responsiveness, ensuring it doesn’t get stuck. For maintenance, I wipe the button surface with a damp cloth every six months to prevent oxidation and poor contact. Overall, this design is safe and smart, far superior to the old lever-style brakes. Once you get used to it, driving becomes much more reassuring.
