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2-1. Driving procedures

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Parking brake operation

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When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the

parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch.

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When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is not in IGNITION ON mode,

automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) is not available.

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If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the sys-

tem may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from

operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1 minute.

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Automatic mode

The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift

lever operation. When the vehicle is accelerated, the parking brake is

released. When the vehicle is parked, the parking brake is set.

Press the switch.

When automatic mode is turned

on, the indicator on the switch

comes on.

To turn automatic mode off,

press the switch again.

When automatic mode is turned on, it operates in the following man-

ner:

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When the shift lever is moved into “P”

The parking brake will be set.

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When the shift lever is moved out of “P”

The parking brake will be released.

Operate the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed. (

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