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4-2. Driving procedures

Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator (green) 

 comes on. While the system is holding 

the brake, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) 

 comes on.

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Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on 

in the following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

●

The parking brake is engaged.

If any of the conditions above are detected 

when the brake hold system is enabled, the 

system will turn off and the brake hold 

standby indicator light will go off. In addi-

tion, if any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the brake, a 

NOTICE

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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, M 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 M to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B