Lexus NX300 Owner's Manual page 163

indicator light and parking brake lamp
will stay on for about 15 seconds. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
with the parking brake engaged. "Release
Parking Brake" is displayed on the multi-
information display.
■ Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow
the instructions.
■ If the brake system warning light comes
on
→P.353
Usage in winter time
■
→ P.243
WARNING
■ When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.
The parking brake may be released unin-
tentionally and there is the danger of the
vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
When parking the vehicle
■
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the
shift lever to P, set the parking brake and
make sure that the vehicle does not
move.
■ When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the warning messages.
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4-2. Driving procedures
■ When the parking brake cannot be
released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking
performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by contact
your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.
Operating instructions
Turns automatic mode on
■
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until the
automatic mode lamp turns on
Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.)
A
Parking brake indicator (Canada)
B
Parking brake lamp
C
Automatic mode lamp
D
The parking brake is set or released
automatically according to shift lever
operation.
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