Brake Hold - Lexus LS 600h L 2012 Owner's Manual

2-1. Driving procedures

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.
Brake hold system operating conditions
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The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:
The trunk or hood is not closed.
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The driver's door is not closed.
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The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
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If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is enabled,
the system will turn off and the brake hold operated 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.
Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indica-
tor comes on. While the system
is holding the brake, the brake
hold operated indicator light
comes on.
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