AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if
equipped)
The automatic drive positioner system has the
following features:
Parking
Automatic brake hold function display
For Continuously Variable Transmission
The automatic brake hold function status can
be checked in the “Chassis Control” mode in the
vehicle information display. See “12. Chassis
control” (P.2-43).
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Entry/exit function
Memory storage
(CVT)/Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) model:
When the shift lever is in the “P” (Park) position
with the brake force is maintained by auto-
matic brake hold function, the parking brake
will automatically be applied and the brake
force of the automatic brake hold will be
released. The automatic brake hold indicator
turns off. When the parking brake is applied
with the brake force is maintained by auto-
matic brake hold function, the brake force of
the automatic brake hold will be released. The
automatic brake hold indicator turns off.
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
Also, depending on the driving situations, some
warnings or indicators may be displayed in the
vehicle information display. See “Vehicle infor-
mation display warnings and indicators” (P.2-
31).
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
will automatically move when the shift lever is
in the “P” (Park) position. This allows the driver
to get into and out of the driver’s seat more
easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward when the
driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch
placed in the “OFF” position or when the
ignition switch is changed from “ON” to “OFF”
with the driver’s door open.
The driver’s seat will return to the previous
position when the ignition switch is turned to
“ON” while the shift lever is in the “P” (Park)
position.
For Manual Transmission model:
When the parking brake is applied with the
brake force is maintained by automatic brake
hold function, the brake force of the automatic
brake hold will be released. The automatic
brake hold indicator turns off.
Activating or canceling entry/exit
function
NOTE:
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Under the following conditions, the park-
ing brake will automatically be applied
and the brake force of the automatic
brake hold will be released.
All the following conditions must be met before
activating or canceling the entry/exit function.
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The ignition switch is placed in the “OFF”
position.
— The braking force is applied by the
automatic brake hold function for 3
minutes or longer.
— The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
— The ignition switch is placed in the
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The entry/exit function is not in operation.
The following switches are not operated.
— Seat memory switches
— Power seat switches
“OFF” position
— Outside rearview mirror remote control
— If a malfunction occurs in the auto-
switch
matic brake hold function
The entry/exit function can be activated or
canceled by pressing and holding the SET
switch for more than 10 seconds.
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When the vehicle stops, but the brake
force is not automatically applied, de-
press the brake pedal firmly until the
automatic brake hold indicator (green)
illuminates.
3-44 Pre-driving checks and adjustments