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5-4. Using the driving support systems
Drive carefully when releasing Grip
Control while driving.
system is malfunctioning
• After the EV system is started and
until the vehicle has been running
for a while
■Grip Control Operations Condi-
tions
■Brake hold system
• When in “X-MODE”
The brake hold system turns OFF
when the Grip Control is being used.
Press the brake pedal firmly and
operate the switch.
• When the shift position is in D
• When the parking brake has been
released
When using the brake hold system
again, turn ON the brake hold sys-
tem after releasing the Grip Control.
• When the driver side door is
closed
• When the vehicle is stopped by
stepping on the brake or the vehi-
cle speed is approximately 2 to 6
mph [2 to 10 km/h]
NOTICE
■Long term usage
■Automatic Releasing the Grip
If used continuously for a long
periods of time, the temperature
of the brakes may rise the system
may temporarily stop.
Control
In case of any of the following, the
Grip Control is released.
• When the vehicle is stopped by
stepping on the brake pedal
■Operation noises and vibra-
tions
• When the vehicle speed exceeds
more than 13 mph (20 km/h)
• Operating noise may be heard
from motor room, however this
is not a malfunction.
• When the shift position in a posi-
tion other than D
• When the brake pedal is
depressed, it may become
harder than usual or it may feel
different from normal, but this is
not a malfunction.
• When the parking brake is oper-
ated
• When the driver side door is
opened
■When the operation indicator
does not turn on in the meter
even after operating the
switch
• ABS/VSC is activated.
• When brake control and output
suppression by the driving support
device are activated (example:
Pre-Collision System, Parking
Support Brake (If equipped))
The system may not be working
properly. Have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
• When the system determines it
cannot continue in the current
environment
• When the power switch is turned
OFF
■When Grip Control is not avail-
able
In the following conditions, Grip
Control is not available.
• When the brake system or EV
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