2012 Lexus LS 460 Owners Manual - Page 189

2-1. Driving procedures Brake Hold When the vehicle is stopped by depressing the brake pedal, the brake hold system keeps the brakes applied. The system releases the brakes when the accelerator pedal is depressed to allow smooth start off. STEP 1 Press the brake hold switch. The brake hold standby indicator ( ) comes on when the system is turned on. Type A 2 Type B When driving Without paddle shift switches STEP 2 Depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle while the shift lever is in "D", "S" or "N". The brakes will be held. The brake hold operated indicator ( comes on while the brakes are being held. STEP 2 3 ) Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in "D" or "S" to accelerate the vehicle. The brakes will be released. With paddle shift switches STEP 2 Depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle while the shift lever is in "D", "M" or "N". The brakes will be held. The brake hold operated indicator ( comes on while the brakes are being held. STEP 2 3 ) Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in "D" or "M" to accelerate the vehicle. The brakes will be released. 191