Brake Hold; Brake Hold System Operating Conditions - Lexus LS460 Owner's Manual

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever
is in D, N, or S (vehicles without paddle shift switches) or M (vehi-
cles with paddle shift switches) 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, S or M to allow smooth start off.
Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the sys-
tem is holding the brake, the brake
hold operated indicator (yellow)
comes on.
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Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:

The trunk or hood is not closed.

The driver's door is not closed.

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
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 addition, 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 display. The parking brake will then be set
automatically.
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