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4-2. Driving procedures

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Driving

warning buzzer will sound and a message 

will be shown on the multi-information dis-

play. The parking brake will then be set 

automatically.

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Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released for a 

period of about 3 minutes after the sys-

tem has started holding the brake, the 

parking brake will be set automatically. In 

this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a 

message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●

To turn the system off while the system is 

holding the brake, firmly depress the 

brake pedal and press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not hold the 

vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep 

incline. In this situation, it may be neces-

sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A 

warning buzzer will sound and the 

multi-information display will inform the 

driver of this situation. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-information 

display, read the message and follow the 

instructions.

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When the parking brake is set automati-

cally while the system is holding the 

brakes

Perform any of the following operations to 

release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The 

parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch with 

the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator 

light goes off. (



P.139)

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When an inspection at your Lexus 

dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator 

(green) does not illuminate even when the 

brake hold switch is pressed with the brake 

hold system operating conditions met, the 

system may be malfunctioning. Have the 

vehicle inspected at your Lexus 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 Lexus dealer.

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Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to 

indicate a system malfunction or to inform 

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow 

the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indicator 

flashes



P.335

WARNING

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When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a 

steep incline, exercise caution. The brake 

hold function may not hold the vehicle in 

such a situation.

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When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when 

the gripping ability of the tires has been 

exceeded. Do not use the system when 

stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

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When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed 

for use when parking the vehicle for a 

long period of time. Turning the engine 

switch off while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, which 

would cause the vehicle to move. When 

operating the engine switch, depress the 

brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and 

set the parking brake.