Brake Hold on Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey features a brake hold system that is designed to provide convenience and ease of use in stop-and-go traffic situations. When activated, the brake hold system automatically holds the brakes for the driver once a complete stop is made, allowing the driver to remove their foot from the brake pedal without the vehicle rolling forward or backward. This feature is particularly useful in situations where the vehicle needs to remain stationary for an extended period of time, such as at traffic lights or in heavy traffic.
To use the brake hold feature on the Honda Odyssey, follow these steps:
1. Fasten your seatbelt, as the brake hold feature will not work if the seatbelt is not fastened.
2. Locate the brake hold button, which is located next to the electronic parking brake switch.
3. Press the brake hold button, and you will notice the brake hold light up on the dashboard.
4. Once the vehicle comes to a complete stop, you can lift your foot off the brake pedal, and the vehicle will remain stationary until you press the gas pedal again.
It’s important to note that the brake hold feature is automatically deactivated when the ignition is shut off, and it must be reactivated by pushing the brake hold button each time the vehicle is restarted.
The brake hold feature on the Honda Odyssey provides a higher level of ease and sophistication compared to traditional hand levers or foot pedals for the parking brake. Instead of manually engaging and disengaging the parking brake, Odyssey owners can simply use the electric parking brake switch to set or release the vehicle’s parking brake.
Please note that there have been some reports of brake system problems with the 2019 Honda Odyssey, and if you suspect your vehicle is affected, it is recommended to visit a Honda service center to have the brake system checked and potentially fixed.
I hope this information helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Contents
- Should I use brake hold?
- Can I drive with brake hold on?
- Should you drive with brake hold?
- How does Honda brake hold work?
- What are the benefits of brake hold?
- What is the difference between Honda brake hold and parking brake?
- What does brake hold mean on Honda Odyssey?
- Is it safe to drive with brake hold on?
- What happens when you drive with brake hold on?
- How long can you drive with brake hold on?
Should I use brake hold?
Conclusion: Every driver should consider equipping their vehicles with automatic brake hold technology – Automatic brake hold is a great way for drivers who frequently come across traffic lights or frequent stops on their daily commute to reduce driver fatigue and ensure safer roads for everyone involved.
Can I drive with brake hold on?
No. The only thing that deactivates it is the gas pedal, time (at which point it’s swapped out by the parking brake), or you turning it off. If you have Brake Hold on for more than 10 minutes; when you stop the car the Parking Brake is automatically engaged.
Should you drive with brake hold?
Having the car hold the brake for you until you step on the gas is unlikely to cause an accident, but it could annoy, or give the feeling that “something is wrong with this car” if it wasn’t something the driver actively and knowingly engaged. But “cause an accident if unexpected” is possible.
How does Honda brake hold work?
And then you press the brake. Hold button. And what that will do is. It will keep the car in place so both my feet are off or my my foot is off the brake hold button.
What are the benefits of brake hold?
This frees the driver from having to continually press the brake pedal while waiting for a traffic light or while in a traffic jam, thus reducing foot fatigue. When beginning to move again, the braking force is automatically released when the driver steps on the accelerator, so no additional operation is required.
What is the difference between Honda brake hold and parking brake?
The electric Parking Brake (EPB) is simpler, more convenient and comfortable to use than a traditional parking brake. The EPB also frees up center console space, allowing a higher console and an extended armrest length.
What does brake hold mean on Honda Odyssey?
The brakes will remain engaged. And a hold indicator will come on until you press the accelerator. And to turn the automatic brake hold off just press the brake hold button again.
Is it safe to drive with brake hold on?
Having the car hold the brake for you until you step on the gas is unlikely to cause an accident, but it could annoy, or give the feeling that “something is wrong with this car” if it wasn’t something the driver actively and knowingly engaged. But “cause an accident if unexpected” is possible.
What happens when you drive with brake hold on?
And when turned on, automatic brake hold keeps the brakes engaged at a stoplight, so that you don’t have to keep your foot on the pedal. It remains engaged until you accelerate. Driving in stop-and-go traffic now involves much less footwork, and less frustration for the driver!
How long can you drive with brake hold on?
The only thing that deactivates it is the gas pedal, time (at which point it’s swapped out by the parking brake), or you turning it off. If you have Brake Hold on for more than 10 minutes; when you stop the car the Parking Brake is automatically engaged.