Brake Hold Vehicles with an Automatic transmission The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in D, S 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 lever in D or S to allow smooth start off. Vehicles with a manual transmission The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is not in R 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 lever in forward to allow smooth start off. Switches Brake Hold switch Enabling the system Turns the brake hold system on The brake hold standby indicator (green) comes on. While the system is holding the brake, the brake hold operated indicator (yellow) comes on. Vehicles with an Automatic transmission Vehicles with a Manual transmission Note: Brake hold system operating conditions The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions: The driver’s door is not closed. The driver is not wearing the seat belt. The parking brake is engaged. If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go off. In addition, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information display. 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 system 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-information 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 necessary 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 instructions. When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding the brakes Perform any of the following operations to release the parking brake: Depress the accelerator pedal. (The parking brake is not released if the seat belt is not fastened, door is open, and/or the shift lever is in P or N.) Operate the parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed. Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off. (Parking brake) When an inspection at your Toyota 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 malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer. If “ Brake Hold Malfunction Press Brake to Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or “ Brake Hold Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-information display The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 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 warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions. When another control activates with the brake hold system A message is displayed on the multi-information display in any of the following cases. “ Brake Hold Unavailable, See the Owner’s Manual” When the brake hold switch is pressed while the downhill assist control system is activated. When the brake hold switch is pressed while the front-wheel drive control switch is turned to “ 4L” mode. “ Brake Hold Unavailable, Press Brake to Deactive.” When the “ DAC/CRAWL” switch is operated while the brake hold system is activated. When the four-wheel drive control switch is turned to “ 4L” mode while the brake hold system is activated. The brake hold system and downhill assist control system or transfer “ 4L” mode cannot be activated at the same time. Please press the brake hold switch with the brake pedal depressed to turn off the brake hold system. If the brake hold operated indicator flashes Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer) Warning: When the vehicle is on a steep incline Take care when using the brake hold system on a steep incline, exercise caution. The brake hold function may not hold brakes in such situations.Also, the system may not activate depending on the angle of the slope. 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 engine switch off while the system is holding the brake may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to move. When operating the engine switch, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles with a manual transmission), and set the parking brake.