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4-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
LS600hL_U(OM50D26U)
The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever
operation.
Turns automatic mode on/off
When automatic mode is turned on,
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 set-
ting 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 operat-
ing 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