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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.
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To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the ignition switch
*1 is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on.
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To release
The vehicle must be ON ( w *1 in order to
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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Parking Brake
1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the rear wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake, turn the ignition
switch to LOCK
( 0
*1 . This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system operation when you apply or
release the parking brake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting P. 756
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the VSA system until the
vehicle come to a stop. The electric parking brake
then applies, and the switch should be released.
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
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When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
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When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.
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When the engine is turned off while brake hold is
applied.
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When there is a problem with the Brake Hold System.
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When the vehicle is stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF is activated.
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When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF.
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When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF
is activated.
Models with ACC with LSF
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
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