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WARNING
When parking the vehicle
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Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.
The parking brake may be released unin-
tentionally and there is the danger of the
vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■
When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the
parking brake, shift the shift position to P
and make sure that the vehicle does not
move.
When the system malfunctions
■
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the warning messages.
When the parking brake cannot be
■
released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking
performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift posi-
tion is in D, M 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 position in D or M to allow
smooth start off.
Enabling the system
Press the brake hold switch to turn the
system on
The brake hold standby indicator (green)
A
comes on. While the system is holding
the brakes, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow)
B
comes on.
Brake hold system operating conditions
■
The brake hold system cannot be turned on
in the following conditions:
●
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 addi-
tion, if any of the conditions are detected
while the system is holding the brake, a
warning buzzer will sound and a message
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