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Automatic parking brake feature operation
If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.
• To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake
system indicator (red) is on.
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To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Accelerator Pedal
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver's seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in
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Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.
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The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
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1Parking Brake
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
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When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated.
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When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with
Low Speed Follow.
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When the engine is turned off, except by Auto Idle
Stop system, while ACC with Low Speed Follow is
activated.
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When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
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When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.
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When the engine is turned off, except by Auto Idle
Stop system, while brake hold system is applied.
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When there is a problem with the brake hold
system while brake hold is applied.
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