Automatic Mode - Lexus GS 350 Owner's Manual

Automatic mode

The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever
operation.
Turns automatic mode on/off
When the shift lever is moved out
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of P, the parking brake will be
released.
When the shift lever is moved into
●
P, the parking brake will be set.
Operate the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.
Parking brake operation
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When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannot
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be released using the parking brake switch.
When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode (auto-
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matic brake setting and releasing) is not available.
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system
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may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operat-
ing the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1 minute.
Parking brake operation sound
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When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
Parking brake indicator light
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Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come
●
on and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake
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indicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
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