Brake Hold - Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
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, shift the
shift lever to P, set the parking brake 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.

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.
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
in the following conditions:
The driver's door is not closed.
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● The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
● "Parking Brake Unavailable" or "EPB
Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is dis-
played on the multi-information display.
If any of the conditions above are detected
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