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The parking brake can be set and released manually.
1Push the switch to set the parking
brake
The parking brake indicator light will
turn on.
Press and hold the parking brake
switch if an emerge ncy occurs and it is
necessary to operate the parking
brake while driving.
2Pull the switch to release the parking
brake
• Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake automatic release function, the parking brake
can be released by depressing the
accelerator pedal. When using this
function, slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indi-
cator light turn off.
U.S.A.
Canada
Parking Brake
The parking brake can be set or re leased automatically or manually.
Using the manual mode
A
B
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In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to the
shift lever operation. Also, even in automatic mode, the parkin g brake can be set or released
manually.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is turned on, the
parking brake operates as follows.
●When the shift position is shifted from P,
the parking brake will be released, and
the parking brake indicator light will turn
off.
● When the shift position is shifted to P, the
parking brake will be set, and the park-
ing brake indicator light will turn on.
Operate the shift lever and P position switch with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal
depressed.
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display.
Turns automatic mode on
Turns automatic mode off
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Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator (green) comes on. While the system is holding
the brakes, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) comes on.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift position is in D, M or N 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 or
M to allow smooth start off.
A
B
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Red)
(Canada)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Charging system warning light(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light(Canada)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(yellow)
Brake system warning light(Blinking
and then continu-
ously on)Tire pressure warning light
SRS warning lightSlip indicator
Pop Up Hood warning light(Flashes)(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(Flashes)
(Canada)
(Canada)
(Flashes)Brake hold operated indicator
(Red or yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
For further information, refe r to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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See the “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Turn signal indicatorRCD OFF indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)PKSB OFF indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)
(flashes)
Slip indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorVSC OFF indicator
AHB indicatorHigh mode indicator
PCS warning lightSmart access system with
push-button start indicator
Cruise control indicator“READY” indicator
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicatorEV drive mode indicator
Cruise control “SET” indicator(U.S.A.)
Parking brake
indicator
*3LTA indicator(Canada)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicatorsBrake hold standby indicator
BSM OFF indicatorBrake hold operated indicator
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicatorEV indicator
RCTA OFF indicatorLow outside temperature indi-
cator
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise to open.
1Depress the brake pedal.
2Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the power switch
will turn to ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in
customization setting, the power
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the multi-information
display.
4Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
Starting the hybrid system
If the electronic key battery becomes deplet ed, a warning message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Replac e the battery with a new one. For instructions on replacing
the battery, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
If you need further assistance , contact your Lexus dealer.
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Make sure that the correct operating procedur es have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the
hybrid system. ( P.25)
If the hybrid system will not start
Brake pedal
If the hybrid system still does not start, see the “OWNER’S MANUAL” for more informa-
tion or contact your Lexus dealer.