2012 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 223

Braking QRG 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. 1 Parking Brake NOTICE 2012 Civic Coupe 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. TOC Driving 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. 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. Index Home 222 * Not available on all models