Parking Brake - Toyota 2006 Prius Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Do not push the reset switch without
first adjusting the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified level.
wise, the tire pressure warning light
may not come on even if the tire
inflation pressure is low, or it may
come on when the tire inflation pres-
sure is actually normal.
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Parking brake

Other-
25p008a
Vehicles sold in U.S.A.
25p009a
Vehicles sold in Canada
When parking, firmly apply the parking
brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
To set: Fully depress the parking brake
pedal. For better holding power, first de-
press the brake pedal and hold it while
setting the parking brake.
To release: Depress the parking brake
pedal while depressing the brake pedal.
To remind you that the parking brake is
set, the parking brake reminder light in
the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION
D
Driving with the parking brake en-
gaged can reduce braking power.
D
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the park-
ing brake reminder light is off.