5-2. Driving procedures
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Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift position is in D, N or P with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift position in D to allow smooth start off.
Enabling the system Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator( green) comes on. While the system is holding the brake, the brake hold operated indicator( yellow) comes on.
■ Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:
●The driver’ s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
●“ Parking Brake Unavailable” or“ Parking Brake Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display.
If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go off. In addition, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is holding the
brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information display. The parking brake will then be set automatically.
■ Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the system has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automatically. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds
and a message is shown on the multi-information display.
●To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress the brake pedal and
press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not
hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the brakes. A warning buzzer will sound and the multi-information display will inform the driver of this situation. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
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Driving