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Braking, Brake system – Acura 2011 TSX User Manual

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Brake System

Parking Brake

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:
1.
Pull the lever slightly, and press and hold

the release button.

2. Lower the lever down all the way, then

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.

To prevent the parking brake from freezing when
the outside temperature is extremely cold, do not
apply it, but do the following:

Automatic transmission models

Put the shift lever in

P , then use a block or other

wheel chock to stop the wheels from turning.

Manual transmission models

Put the shift lever in

R or 1 , then use a block or

other wheel chock to stop the wheels from turning.

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