NOTE
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When the brake auto hold system cannot be
used, a buzzer will sound and the following
warning will appear on the information
screen in the multi information display.
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If this warning appears, confirm that all of
the conditions for system operation are
met and that there is no malfunction in the
system.
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If this warning appears, fasten the driver’s
seat belt.
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If any of the following occurs while the sys-
tem is standby state, the brake auto hold sys-
tem will be turned off automatically and the
indication lamp on the switch goes off.
A buzzer will sound and the message will
appear on the information screen in the multi
information display.
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When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
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When the driver’s door is opened.
NOTE
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When there is a malfunction in the sys-
tem.
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If you keep pressing the brake auto hold
switch after setting the brake auto hold to
ON (stand by), the brake auto hold will re-
turn to OFF as a protection function is oper-
ated.
After returning to OFF, the brake auto hold
will not be switched to ON (stand by) even
if the brake auto hold switch is pressed. To
set the brake auto hold to ON, restart the
Plug-in hybrid EV system and press the
brake auto hold switch again.
To activate brake auto hold
When the vehicle is stopped by depressing
the brake pedal with the select position in any
position other than “P” (PARK) or “R” (RE-
VERSE), the brake auto hold activates and
the vehicle will be held stationary.
The brake auto hold indication lamp in the
instrument cluster will come on while the
system activates.
CAUTION
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Release the brake pedal after the brake auto
hold indication lamp is illuminated.
NOTE
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In the following situations, the brake auto
hold system may not operate temporarily.
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The vehicle is stopped on a slippery road.
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The vehicle was stopped while the steer-
ing wheel was turned all the way to the
left or right.
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The vehicle is being turned on a parking
lot turntable.
If this occurs, the brake auto hold system
will return to the normal operation if you de-
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