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• If the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)
position when the brake force is main-
tained by the automatic brake hold
function, the electronic parking brake
will apply automatically.
• If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
when the brake force is maintained by
the automatic brake hold function, the
electronic parking brake will apply
automatically.
• When the ICC system (if so equipped) is
canceled under the following condi-
tions at a standstill, the electronic
parking brake is automatically
activated:
– Any door is open.
– The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
– Your vehicle has been stopped by
the ICC system for approximately 3
minutes or longer.
– The shift lever is not in the D (Drive)
position or B mode.
– The Vehicle Dynamic Control system
is turned off.
– When distance measurement be-
comes impaired due to adhesion of
dirt or obstruction to the sensor.
– When the radar signal is temporarily
interrupted.
Manual operation
The electronic parking brake will not be au-
tomatically applied if the EV system is
stopped without using the power switch
(for example, by EV system stalling). In such
a case, you have to apply the parking brake
manually.
To apply: Pull the switch up
O
1
. The indica-
tor light
O
A
will illuminate.
To release: With the power switch in the ON
position, depress the brake pedal and push
the switch down
O
2
. The indicator light
O
A
will turn off.
Before driving, check that the electronic
parking brake indicator light (
or PARK)
goes out. For additional information, see
“Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders” (P. 2-14).
NOTE:
• A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is
driven without releasing the parking
brake. For additional information, see
“Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P. 2-14).
• While the electronic parking brake is
applied or released, an operating
sound is heard from the lower side of
the rear seat. This is normal and does
not indicate a malfunction.
• When the electronic parking brake is
frequently applied and released in a
short period of time, the parking brake
may not operate in order to prevent the
parking brake system from overheat-
ing. If this occurs, operate the elec-
tronic parking brake switch again after
waiting approximately 1 minute.
LSD2838
5-20 Starting and driving
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