> "the AWD disengages when you brake" I'm quite sure you won't find
> that in any Honda manual.

Taken from www.honda.ca, just go to CR-V and follow the link about the
Real-Time 4WD:

Another big advantage of the CR-V's dual-pump Real TimeT 4WD system is that,
unlike conventional 4WD systems, Real TimeT 4WD automatically disengages
under braking, thereby allowing the ABS system to engage.