Lexus LS460 User Manual page 221

Parking brake indicator light
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Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come
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on and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake
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indicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
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A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph (5
km/h) or more with the parking brake engaged.
When there is a malfunction in the system
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Warning lights and/or warning message will turn on or flash. (P. 800, 808)
Depending on the condition, the parking brake indicator light may flash.
Usage in winter time
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P. 340
NOTICE
When parking the vehicle
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Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and
make sure that the vehicle does not move.
When the system malfunctions
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Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
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Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake.
(P. 823)
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
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