2013 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 184
2013 Lexus GS 450h Manual
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4-2. Driving procedures Automatic mode The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever operation. Turns automatic mode on/off ● When the shift lever is moved out of P, the parking brake will be released. ● When the shift lever is moved into P, the parking brake will be set. Operate the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
4-2. Driving procedures
The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever
operation.
Turns automatic mode on/off
●
When the shift lever is moved out
of P, the parking brake will be
released.
●
When the shift lever is moved into
P, the parking brake will be set.
Operate the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.
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Parking brake operation
●
When the power switch is not in ON mode, the parking brake cannot be released
using the parking brake switch.
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When the power switch is not in ON mode, automatic mode (automatic brake set-
ting and releasing) is not available.
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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.
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Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
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Parking brake indicator light
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Depending on the power switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come
on and stay on as described below:
ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
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When the power switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake
indicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
Automatic mode