Honda CR-V: Braking System Design

The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits.

Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is connected with the right-rear brake, etc.). If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have braking at two wheels.

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 Tailgate

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Component Location Index SRS INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR MEMORY ERASE SIGNAL (MES) CONNECTOR (2P) (YELLOW) CABLE REEL PASSENGER'S AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DRIVER'S AIRBAG OPDS SENSOR/SEAT-BACK FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG RIGHT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR

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