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NOTICE
• The Auto Hold does not operate
when:
- The driver's seat belt is unfas-
tened and driver's door is opened
- The engine hood is opened
- The trunk is opened
- The shift lever is in P (Park)
- The EPB is applied
• For your safety, the Auto Hold
automatically switches to EPB in
such cases:
- The driver's seat belt is unfas-
tened and driver's door is opened
- The engine hood is opened in [D]
gear
- The trunk is opened in [R] gear
- The vehicle is in a standstill for
more than 10 minutes
- The vehicle is standing on a steep
slope
- The vehicle moved several times
In these cases, the brake warning
light comes on, the AUTO HOLD
indicator changes from green to
white, and a warning sounds and a
message will appear to inform you
that EPB has been automatically
engaged.
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Before driving off again, press foot
brake pedal, check the surround-
ing area near your vehicle and
release parking brake manually
with the EPB switch.
• If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights
up yellow, the Auto Hold is not
working properly. Take your vehi-
cle to an authorized EQUUS dealer
and have the system checked.
WARNING
• Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly when you start the
vehicle.
• For your safety, cancel the
AUTO HOLD operation when:
- Driving downhill.
- Driving slowly, parking, or
backing up.
- Washing the vehicle in an
automatic car wash.
CAUTION
If there is a malfunction with the
driver’s door, hood or trunk open
detection system, the AUTO
HOLD may not work properly.
Take your vehicle to an author-
ized EQUUS dealer and have the
system checked.
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