1804-2. Driving procedures
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al_USA_M78287_enplay. 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 sys-
tem 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-informa-
tion 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 neces-
sary 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 instruc-
tions.
■When the parking brake is set automati-
cally while the system is holding the
brakes
With the brake pedal depressed, release
the parking brake by operating the parking
brake switch, making sure that the parking
brake indicator light goes off. ( P.177)
■When an inspection at your Lexus
dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator
(green) does not illuminate even when the
brake hold switch is pressed with the brake
hold system operating conditions met, the
system may be malfun ctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
■If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to
Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■If the brake hold operated indicator
flashes
P.370
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a
steep incline, exercise caution. The brake
hold function may not hold the vehicle in
such a situation.
■When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when
the gripping ability of the tires has been
exceeded. Do not use the system when
stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed
for use when parking the vehicle for a
long period of time. Turning the power
switch off while the system is holding the
brake may release the brake, which
would cause the vehicle to move. When
operating the power switch, depress the
brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and
set the parking brake.
3005-5. Using the other interior features
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cating that 2-way communication is
enabled.
If the indicators do not flash, perform and
within the first 10 presses of the Home-
Link
® button after programming has been
completed.
2 Press a programmed HomeLink®
button to operate a garage door.
3 Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink
® button, after the
garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly green and the light on
the garage door opener motor will
blink twice, indicating that 2-way
communication is enabled.
■Reprogramming a single Home-
Link
® button
When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:
1 With one hand, press and hold the
desired HomeLink
® button.
2 When the HomeLink
® indicator
starts flashing orange, continue to
hold the HomeLink
® button and
perform “Programming Home-
Link
®” 1 (it takes 20 seconds for
the HomeLink
® indicator to start
flashing).
■Before programming
●Install a new battery in the transmitter.
●The battery side of the transmitter must
be pointed away from the HomeLink®.
Press the appropriate HomeLink®
button. The HomeLink
® indicator light
should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.
Opening
Closing
This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.HomeLink.com.)
The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
Operating the HomeLink®
ColorStatus
Orange (flashing)Currently opening/ closing
GreenOpening/closing has completed
Red (flashing)Feedback signals
cannot be received
A
B
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Sensor Automatic High Beam system............. 185
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................... 243
Inside rear view mirror..............................139
Intuitive parking assist...............................227
Kick sensor........................................................112
Radar sensor..................................................199
Rain-sensing windshield wipers............ 191
Service plug ...................................................... 64
Service reminder message .......................319
Shift lever .......................................................... 173
Shift lock system............................................. 174
Side airbags ...................................................... 32
Side doors........................................................ 104
Side marker lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulbs................... 355, 356
Wattage..........................................................409
Side mirrors .................................................... 140 Adjusting and folding ............................... 140
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ..................... 241
Heaters ........................................................... 267
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................355
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Smart access system with push-button start...................................................................120Antenna location..........................................120
Entry functions....................................104, 109
Starting the hybrid system...................... 168
Warning message..................................... 376
Snow tires ....................................................... 256
Spare tire Inflation pressure....................................... 408
Storage location ........................................ 380 Spark plug ...................................................... 406
Specifications ................................................ 402
Speedometer ....................................................79
Sport mode .................................................... 248
Steering wheel
Adjustment ......................................................137
Heated steering wheel ............................ 273
Power easy access system .....................132
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Storage feature ............................................ 279
Storage precautions................................... 279
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ............... 399
Sun visors ........................................................ 286
Sunglass holder ..............................................281
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial........ 181
Automatic High Beam switch .............. 185
Brake hold switch ........................................179
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch............................................................................241
Cruise control switch................................. 217
Door lock switch ......................................... 106
Driving mode select switch ..................248
Driving position memory switches .....132
Emergency flashers switch .................. 360
EV drive mode switch................................ 171
Fog light switch ............................................188
Garage door opener switches...........296
Heated steering wheel ............................ 273
HUD (Head-up display) switches .......89
Ignition switch ............................................... 168
Intuitive parking assist switch ............... 227
LDA switch ...................................................... 211