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4-2. Driving procedures
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
■ 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.
■ 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
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WARNING
■ When the vehicle is on a steep incline
Take care when using the brake hold sys-
tem on a steep incline exercise caution.
The brake hold function may not hold the
vehicle in such a situation. Also, the sys-
tem may not activate depending on the
angle of the slope.
■ 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
■ 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 position to P
and set the parking brake.
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