Manual Mode; Parking Brake Operation - Lexus rx350 2016 Owner's Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

Manual mode

The parking brake can be set and released manually.
Sets the parking brake
1
The parking brake indicator light and
parking brake lamp will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if
an emergency occurs and it is necessary
to operate the parking brake while driv-
ing.
Releases the parking brake
2
Operate the parking brake switch while
depressing the brake pedal. Make sure
that the parking brake indicator light
and parking brake lamp turn off.
If the parking brake indicator light and
parking brake lamp flashes, operate the
switch again. (P. 634)

Parking brake operation

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When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannot be
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released using the parking brake switch.
When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode (automatic
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brake setting and releasing) is not available.
If "Parking Brake Overheated Parking Brake Unavailable" is displayed on the multi-
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information display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system may
restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the
parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1 minute.
If "EPB Activation Stopped Incompletely" or "Parking Brake Unavailable" is displayed
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on the multi-information display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after operating the
switch several times, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately.
RX350_U_OM48E90U
U.S.A. Canada
Parking
brake lamp