Pull the parking-brake switch to engage it; for traffic, enable Brake Hold, stop normally and release the pedal only after the hold indication appears.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2025 TLX lineup with electric parking brake and Automatic Brake Hold.
- Retail trim / version
- TLX A-Spec, TLX Type S
- Named package
- TLX Technology Package
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Verified for the 2025 TLX lineup with electric parking brake and Automatic Brake Hold.
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Step by step.
- 01
To park, stop fully and pull the electric parking-brake switch; confirm its indicator.
- 02
For a temporary traffic stop, enable Brake Hold before coming to rest.
- 03
Stop with the brake pedal and release it only after the hold indication confirms retained pressure.
- 04
Select the proper gear and press the accelerator to release the hold or parking brake when normal prerequisites are satisfied.
Important limits
- Brake Hold is not a substitute for the parking brake when leaving the car.
- Remain ready to use the brake pedal.
- Automatic release requires normal driver and vehicle prerequisites.
Quick checks.
- ✓Confirm the relevant indicator before releasing the pedal.
- ✓Close the driver door and fasten the belt if Brake Hold is unavailable.
- ✓Use the brake pedal and arrange service if a brake-system warning appears.
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2025 Acura TLX Info Center — Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold
Relevant section or page: Engine/Chassis — Electric Parking Brake. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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