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4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50D61E)
The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift
lever operation.
Turns automatic mode on/off
When automatic mode is turned
on, the indicator on the switch
comes on and it operates in the
following manner:
When the shift lever is moved
into P, the parking brake will
be set.
When the shift lever is moved
out of P, the parking brake will
be released.
Operate the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.
Parking brake operation
When the power switch is not in ON mode, the parking brake cannot be
released using the parking brake switch.
When the power switch is not in ON mode, automatic mode (automatic
brake setting and releasing) is not available.
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the
system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens,
refrain from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after
about 1 minute.
Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Automatic mode
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