AUTOHOLD
AUTOHOLD
AUTOHOLD is a function to keep the vehicle stopped by applying the brakes even if you take your foot off the brake pedal while the vehicle is stopped. This function reduces the burden on the driver while the vehicle is stopped, such as at traffic lights.
How to Use the AUTOHOLD
Operating the AUTOHOLD
The AUTOHOLD becomes operational and the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light turns on.
Using the AUTOHOLD
-
Stop the vehicle.
When all of the following conditions are met, the AUTOHOLD operates and the AUTOHOLD active indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns on.-
The engine is operating.
-
The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
-
The driver’s door is closed.
-
The parking brake is released.
-
-
Start driving the vehicle.
The brakes are released and the AUTOHOLD active indicator light
in the instrument cluster turns off.
-
When about 10 minutes or longer have passed since the AUTOHOLD operated, the parking brake is applied automatically. When the parking brake is released, the AUTOHOLD operates again.
-
When the vehicle power is switched OFF while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the parking brake is applied automatically.
-
If the selector lever is shifted to the R position with the vehicle tilted rearward or on level ground, the AUTOHOLD is canceled. Operate the brakes if necessary.
-
Under the following conditions, the parking brake is automatically applied and the AUTOHOLD is released. The AUTOHOLD is re-enabled when the conditions before the AUTOHOLD is released are restored.
-
The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
-
The driver’s door is opened.
-
Canceling the AUTOHOLD Operation
-
Depress the brake pedal with the AUTOHOLD operating.
The AUTOHOLD operation is canceled and the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light turns off.
-
The AUTOHOLD can be turned off by pressing the AUTOHOLD switch while driving.
-
When the vehicle power is switched OFF while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the parking brake is applied automatically and the AUTOHOLD is turned off.
