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4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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.
■ 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.
■ When another control activates with
the brake hold system
A message is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display in any of the following cases.
● “Brake Hold Unavailable See the
Owner’s Manual”
• When the brake hold switch is pressed
while the downhill assist control system is
activated.
• When the brake hold switch is pressed
while the four-wheel drive control switch
is turned to L4 mode.
● “Brake Hold Unavailable Press Brake to
Deactive”
• When the DAC/CRAWL switch is oper-
ated while the brake hold system is acti-
vated.
• When the four-wheel drive control
switch is turned to L4 mode while the
brake hold system is activated.
The brake hold system and downhill assist
control system or transfer L4 mode cannot
be activated at the same time.
Please press the brake hold switch with the
brake pedal depressed to turn off the brake
hold system.
■ If the brake hold operated indicator
flashes
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■ 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
brakes in such situations.
Also, the system 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.
■ 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 power
switch off while the system is holding the
brake may release the brake, which
would cause the vehicle to move. When
operating the power switch, depress the
brake pedal, shift the shift position to P
and set the parking brake.
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