Lexus LS 600h L 2015 Owner's Manual page 231

Automatic mode
The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever
operation.
Turns automatic mode on/off
When automatic mode is turned on,
the indicator on the switch comes
on and it operates in the following
manner:
When the shift lever is moved into
●
P, the parking brake will be set.
When the shift lever is moved out
●
of P, the parking brake will be
released.
Operate the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.
Parking brake operation
■
When the power switch is not in ON mode, the parking brake cannot be released
●
using the parking brake switch.
When the power switch is not in ON mode, automatic mode (automatic brake set-
●
ting and releasing) is not available.
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system
●
may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operat-
ing the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1 minute.
Parking brake operation sound
■
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
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