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4-2. Driving procedures
cally.
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Brake hold function
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If the brake pedal is left released
for a period of about 3 minutes
after the system has started hold-
ing the brake, the parking brake
will be set automatically. In this
case, a warning buzzer sounds
and a message is shown on the
multi-information display.
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To turn the system off while the
system is holding the brake, firmly
depress the brake pedal and
press the button again.
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The brake hold function may not
hold the vehicle when the vehicle
is on a steep incline. In this situa-
tion, it may be necessary for the
driver to apply the brakes. A warn-
ing buzzer will sound and the
multi-information display will
inform the driver of this situation. If
a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the
instructions.
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When the parking brake is set
automatically while the system
is holding the brakes
Perform any of the following opera-
tions to release the parking brake:
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Depress the accelerator pedal.
(The parking brake is not released
if the seat belt is not fastened,
door is open, and/or the shift lever
is in P or N.)
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Operate the parking brake switch
with the brake pedal depressed.
Make sure that the parking brake
indicator light goes off. (P.225)
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When an inspection at your
Toyota dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indi-
cator (green) does not illuminate
even when the brake hold switch is
pressed with the brake hold system
operating conditions met, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
Owners Manual_USA_M04041_en
dealer.
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If "Brake Hold Malfunction
Press Brake to Deactivate Visit
Your Dealer" or "Brake Hold
Malfunction Visit Your Dealer"
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
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Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are
used to indicate a system malfunc-
tion or to inform the driver of the
need for caution. If a warning mes-
sage is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and
follow the instructions.
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When another control activates
with the brake hold system
A message is displayed on the
multi-information display in any of
the following cases.
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"Brake Hold Unavailable, See the
Owner's Manual"
• When the brake hold switch is
pressed while the downhill assist
control system is activated.
• When the brake hold switch is
pressed while the front-wheel
drive control switch is turned to
"4L" mode.
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"Brake Hold Unavailable, Press
Brake to Deactive."
• When the "DAC/CRAWL" switch is
operated while the brake hold sys-
tem is activated.
• When the four-wheel drive control
switch is turned to "4L" mode
while the brake hold system is
activated.
The brake hold system and downhill
assist control system or transfer
"4L" mode cannot be activated at
the same time.
Please press the brake hold switch
with the brake pedal depressed to
turn off the brake hold system.
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