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4-2. Driving procedures
Usage in winter time
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WARNING
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When parking the vehicle
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
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When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the
shift position to P, set the parking brake
and make sure that the vehicle does not
move.
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When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the warning messages.
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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.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the
brakes applied when the vehicle is
stopped by depressing the brake
pedal. This system can be used
when in a traffic congestion or wait-
ing for a traffic light to change.
This system keeps the brake
applied when the shift position 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
comes on. While the system is holding the
brake, the brake hold operated indicator
B
comes on.
Brake hold system operating conditions
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The brake hold system cannot be turned on
A
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