Brake Hold - Lexus LS 600h L 2015 Owner's Manual

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in
D, S or N with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to
stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator
pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the system is
holding the brake, the brake hold
operated indicator (yellow) comes on.
Brake hold system operating conditions
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The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:
The trunk or hood is not closed.
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The driver' s door is not closed.
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The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
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If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is enabled,
the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go off. In addi-
tion, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is holding the brake, a
warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play. The parking brake will then be set automatically.
Brake hold function
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If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the system
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has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automatically. In this
case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information
display.
To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress the
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brake pedal and press the switch again.
The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep
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incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the brakes. The
multi-information display will inform the driver of this situation.
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