Lexus RX350 Manual page 187

system warning light is not illuminated.
If the automatic release function does not
operate, manually release the parking
brake.
If "Parking Brake Overheated Parking
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Brake Unavailable" is displayed on the
multi-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 Incom-
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pletely" or "Parking Brake Unavailable"
is displayed on the multi-information
display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the
message does not disappear after operat-
ing the switch several times, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
Parking brake operation sound
■
When the parking brake operates, a motor
sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Parking brake indicator light and park-
ing brake light
Depending on the engine switch mode,
●
the parking brake indicator light and
parking brake light will turn 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
indicator light and parking brake light will
stay on for about 15 seconds. This does
not indicate a malfunction.
Changing the mode
■
When changing the automatic mode on/off,
the message will be shown on the
multi-information display and the buzzer
sounds.
4-2. Driving procedures
Parking the vehicle
■
P.156
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.413
■ Usage in winter time
P.285
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.
Parking brake switch
■
Do not set any objects near the parking
brake switch. Objects may interfere with
the switch and may lead the parking
brake to unexpectedly operate.
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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