Lexus NX (2022 year). Manual in english — page 8
WARNING
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Do not drive across a river or through other bodies of water. This may cause elec-
tric/electronic components to short circuit, damage the engine or cause other serious
damage to the vehicle.
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Avoid sudden braking, acceleration, and steering inputs when driving on slick road
surfaces. Doing so may cause the tires to lose traction, leading to loss of control of the
vehicle.
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Avoid sudden accelerator pedal operations and shift operations when driving on slick
road surfaces.Doing so may cause engine braking or changes in engine speed may
cause the vehicle to slide sideways.
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After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be affected.
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AWD models:
When driving in sand or mud is unavoidable, drive carefully and avoid continuous
driving on sand or mud.
Do not drive on extremely rocky roads or extremely uneven roads.
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If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those of
the brake discs are exceeded.
NOTICE
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Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
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Do not turn and hold the steering wheel at either fully turned position for an extended
period of time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
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When driving over bumps or areas where the road height changes, drive as slowly as
possible. Otherwise the wheels, etc. may be damaged.
■
If you get a flat tire while driving
In the following situations, firmly hold the steering wheel and gradually apply the brakes
to decrease the vehicle’s speed, as a tire may be flat or damaged:
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When the steering wheel pulls either direction
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When there are abnormal sounds or vibrations
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NOTICE
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When the vehicle leans abnormally
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When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on roads which have become flooded due to heavy rain, etc. Doing so may
cause serious damage to the vehicle, such as the following:
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Engine stalling
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Shorts in electrical components
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Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer check
the following:
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Brake function
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Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD models), rear differential (AWD models), etc.
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Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft (AWD models), bearings and suspension
joints (where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to change the
shift position to P, or from P to other positions.
In this case, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
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Avoiding damage to the turbocharger (NX350)
Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-load driving. Stop the engine only
after the turbocharger has cooled down. Failure to do so may cause damage to the
turbocharger.
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of
the correct fuel.
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Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
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For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 2000 km (1200 miles):
•
Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
•
Avoid sudden acceleration.
•
Do not drive continuously in low gears.
•
Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer. (vehicles with towing package)
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Intended use of each shift position (Automatic transmission)
Select the shift position depending on your purpose and situation.
Shift position
Objective or function
P
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
R
Reversing
N
Neutral
D
Normal driving
M
M mode driving
(1)
To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift position in D for normal
driving. You can choose gear range suitable for your driving situation by operating the
paddle shift switches.
(2)
Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
INFORMATION
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When engine braking is not performed
When the vehicle is being driven with the dynamic radar cruise control operating, engine
braking will not be performed even if the following operations are performed.
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While driving in D position, downshifting to 7/6/5 or 4.
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When Sport mode is selected while driving in D position.
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If a message about a shift operation is shown
To prevent the shift position from being selected incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, the shift position may be changed automatically or operating the shift lever
may be required. In this case, change the shift position following the messages on the
multi-information display.
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AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver's operations and the
driving conditions. AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift position is in D. (This
function will be canceled if the shift position is change to M.)
WARNING
Avoid sudden accelerator pedal operations and shift operations when driving on slick
road surfaces. Engine braking or changes in engine speed may cause the vehicle to slide
sideways.
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NOTICE
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Situations where shift control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, shift control system malfunctions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the parking brake, and
then contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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When the warning message indicating the shift control system appears on the multi-in-
formation display.
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The display indicates that no shift position is selected for more than a few seconds.
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Intended use of each shift position (Multidrive)
Select shift positions according to their purpose and the conditions.
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Shift position purpose and functions
Shift position
Objective or function
P
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
R
Reversing
N
Neutral
D
Normal driving
M
10-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode
driving
(1)
To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, change the shift lever to D for normal
driving. Gear ranges suitable for the driving conditions can be selected by operating
the paddle shift switches.
(2)
By selecting gear steps using M position, you can control accelerating force and
engine braking force.
INFORMATION
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When engine braking is not performed
When the vehicle is being driven with the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
operating, engine braking will not be performed even if the following operations are
performed.
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While driving in D position.
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When Sport mode is selected while driving in D position.
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G AI-SHIFT
G AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear for sporty driving according to
driver's operations and the driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT automatically operates when
the drive mode select switch is set to Sport mode with the shift position in the D position.
(This function will be canceled if the drive mode select switch is set to normal mode or the
shift position is shifted to the M position.)
WARNING
Avoid sudden accelerator pedal operations and shift operations when driving on slick
road surfaces. Engine braking or changes in engine speed may cause the vehicle to slide
sideways.
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Changing the shift position (Automatic transmission)
WARNING
●
Do not let the vehicle roll backward while a forward driving position is selected, or roll
forward while the shift position is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perform-
ance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
●
Do not shift the shift position to P while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can damage
the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●
Do not shift the shift position to R while the vehicle is moving forward. Doing so can
damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●
Do not shift the shift position to a driving position while the vehicle is moving back-
ward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●
Changing the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine
from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
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Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or
serious injury. After changing the shift position, make sure to confirm the current shift
position displayed on the shift position indicator inside the meter.
Related Links
If a warning message is displayed(P. 537)
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Shift position display and how to change the shift position
A
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and securely in
the direction of the arrow on the shift position
indicator.
To shift to N , slide the shift lever in the direction
of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shifting opera-
tion to allow it to return to its regular position
(
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).
Shifting to M is only possible when the shift
position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from N, D,
M or R to P, from D or M to R, or from R to D,
ensure that the brake pedal is being depressed
and the vehicle is stationary.
B
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator provided on
the instrument cluster.
C
P position switch
Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking brake,
and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
INFORMATION
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Changing the shift position in each engine switch mode
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The shift position cannot be changed when the engine switch is in ACC or off.
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When the engine switch is in ON, the shift position can only be changed to N.
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When the engine is running, the shift position can be changed from P to D, N, or R.
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Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
●
While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If the shift lever is
operated without depressing the brake pedal, the buzzer will sound and the shifting
operation will be disabled.
●
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been changed
to the desired position by checking the shift position indicator provided on the
instrument cluster.
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The shift position cannot be changed from P to M directly.
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The shift position cannot be changed when
In the following situations, a buzzer will sound to inform you that the shift position cannot
be changed. Use the appropriate operation to attempt to change the shift position again.
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When attempting to change the shift position from P with the brake pedal not
depressed
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When attempting to change the shift position from P with the accelerator pedal
depressed
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When attempting to change the shift position from N while stopped or driving at an
extremely low speed with the brake pedal not depressed
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When attempting to change the shift position from N while stopped or driving at an
extremely low speed with the accelerator pedal depressed
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When attempting to change the shift position from P or N to M
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When the P position switch is pressed while driving
When driving at an extremely low speed, the shift position may change to P.
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The shift position automatically changes to N when
In the following situations, a buzzer will sound to inform you that the shift position
has been changed to N. Use the appropriate operation to attempt to change the shift
position again.
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When attempting to change the shift position to R while the vehicle is moving forward
When driving at a low speed, the shift position may change to R.
●
When attempting to change the shift position to D while the vehicle is moving
backward
When driving at a low speed, the shift position may change to D.
●
When attempting to change the shift position from R to M
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If the N shift position is selected while driving
If the shift lever is moved to N while driving above a certain speed, the shift position will
change to N without holding the shift lever in the N position. In this situation, a buzzer will
sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display to inform you that
the shift position has been changed to N.
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Automatic P position selection function
In the following situations, the shift position is automatically changed to P.
●
When pressing the engine switch with the vehicle stopped while the engine switch is
in ON and the shift position is in a position other than P (after the shift position has
changed to P, the engine switch will turn off )
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If the driver’s door is opened and all of the following conditions are met, while the shift
position is in a position other than P
•
The engine switch is in ON.
•
The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
•
The brake pedal is not depressed.
To start off the vehicle after the shift position is changed to P, operate the shift lever
again.
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When the vehicle is stopped after the engine has been stopped in an emergency while
driving.
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When voltage of the battery drops while the shift position is in a position other than P.
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If the shift position cannot be shifted from P
There is a possibility that the battery is discharged. Check the battery in this situa-
tion.
WARNING
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For the shift lever
●
Do not remove the shift lever knob or use anything but a genuine Lexus shift lever
knob. Also, do not hang anything on the shift lever. Doing so could prevent the shift
lever from returning to position, causing unexpected accidents to occur when the
vehicle is in motion.
●
In order to prevent the shift position from accidentally being changed, do not touch the
shift lever when not using them.
*1 :
When the engine switch is pressed while driving at extremely slow speeds, such as
immediately before stopping the vehicle, the shift position may automatically change
to P. Make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped before pressing the engine
switch.
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WARNING
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P position switch
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Do not press the P position switch while the vehicle is moving.
If the P position switch is pressed when driving at very low speeds (for example,
directly before stopping the vehicle), the vehicle may stop suddenly when the shift
position switches to P, which could lead to an accident.
●
In order to prevent the shift position from accidentally being changed, do not touch the
P position switch when not using them.
NOTICE
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Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick succession. The
system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily possible to shift the
shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait for a while before attempting to
change the shift position again.
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When exiting the vehicle(driver's seat only)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P and that the parking brake indicator is
illuminated before opening the door and exiting the vehicle.
When the engine switch is changed to ACC with the shift position held
in N
Performing the following operations allows the engine switch to be set to ACC
with the shift position held in N.
1
Operate the shift lever and change the shift position to N when the engine is
operating.
2
Return the shift lever to its regular position (
●
).
3
Operate the shift lever to N and hold it there until the buzzer sounds.
4
Press the engine switch within 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds.
The engine switch will be set to ACC with the shift position in N.
Make sure to check that the buzzer sounds and "Holding N Push P Switch When
Done" is displayed on the multi-information display.
*2 :
To keep this state, do not operate the engine switch. If the engine switch is operated
repeatedly, the engine switch will turn off after the shift position has automatically
changed to P.
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●
To change to a shift position other than N, press the P position switch. The shift
position will be changed to P.
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Even if the engine is not operating, by operating the shift lever and the engine
switch, the engine switch may be changed to ACC with the shift position held in N.
Make sure that the engine is operating before performing the operation.
NOTICE
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Keeping the shift position in N when changing to ACC
When you wish to keep the shift position in N when changing the engine switch to
ACC, make sure that the engine is running before operating the engine switch. If the
engine switch mode is changed without the engine running, the shift position may
change to P.
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Changing the shift position (Multidrive)
WARNING
●
Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll
forward while the shift lever is in R. Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead
to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the
vehicle.
●
Do not change the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can damage
the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●
Do not change the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward. Doing so can
damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●
Do not change the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving back-
ward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●
Changing the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine.
Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●
Be careful not to change the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Chang-
ing the shift position to any position other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid
acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious
injury.
Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in ON and the
brake pedal depressed
, shift the shift lever while
pushing the shift release button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift
release button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever normally.
When changing the shift lever between P and D,
make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.
*1 :
For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal must be depressed before
the shift release button is pushed. If the shift release button is pushed first, the shift lock
will not be released.
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INFORMATION
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Function and operation of the shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in
starting. The shift lever can be changed from P only when the engine switch is in ON and
the brake pedal is being depressed.
Releasing the shift lock
WARNING
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking brake and
depress the brake pedal. If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed when the shift
lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle may
suddenly start off.
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed. If the shift lever cannot
be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift
lever can be shifted.
1
Set the parking brake.
2
Turn the engine switch off.
3
Depress the brake pedal.
4
Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver
or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of
the screwdriver with a rag.
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5
Press and hold the shift lock override button
and then push the button on the shift knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is
pressed.
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Starting off
1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D.
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
WARNING
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
2
If the parking brake is set, release the parking brake.
3
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
Related Links
Manual applying/releasing of the parking brake (manual mode)(P. 167)
Starting off on an incline
1
Firmly depress the brake pedal and shift the shift position to D.
The hill-start assist control will be activated.
WARNING
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
2
Set the parking brake.
3
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
4
Release the parking brake.
Related Links
Manual applying/releasing of the parking brake (manual mode)(P. 167)
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