Table of Contents
Advertisement
in the following conditions:
●
The driver's door is not closed.
The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
●
●
"EPB Activation Stopped Incompletely"
or "EPB Malfunction Visit Your dealer" is
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
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
●
If the brake pedal is left released for a
period of about 3 minutes after the sys-
tem 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-informa-
tion display.
To turn the system off while the system is
●
holding the brake, firmly depress the
brake pedal and press the button again.
●
The brake hold function may not hold the
vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep
incline. In this situation, it may be neces-
sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A
warning buzzer will sound and the multi-
information display will inform the driver
of this situation. (P.393)
When the parking brake is set automati-
■
cally while the system is holding the
brakes
The parking brake will not be released auto-
matically. Perform one of the following pro-
cedures to release the parking brake and
confirm that the parking brake indicator
light turns off. (P.184)
●
With the brake pedal depressed, operate
the parking brake switch.
Fasten your seat belt, check that the shift
●
position is in either D or R and slowly
depress the accelerator pedal.
4-2. Driving procedures
When an inspection at your Lexus
■
dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator
(green) does not illuminate even when the
brake hold switch is pressed with the brake
hold system operating conditions met, the
system may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
■
If "Brake Hold Unavailable" is shown on
the multi-information display
The brake hold system cannot be used. The
reason the brake hold system is not avail-
able (the driver's door opens, the driver's
seat belt is unfasten, or the hood or trunk
opens) is displayed. Use the brake hold sys-
tem when it becomes available.
Warning message and buzzers
■
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution.
(P.393)
WARNING
■
When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a
steep incline exercise caution. The brake
hold function may not hold the vehicle in
such a situation.
■
When the vehicle is stopped on a slip-
pery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when
the gripping ability of the tires has been
exceeded. Do not use the system when
the vehicle is stopped on a slippery road.
187
4
Advertisement
Table of Contents
