Turning The Automatic Mode Off; Parking Brake Operation; Parking Brake Engaged Warning Buzzer - Lexus LC 500 Owner's Manual

Turning the automatic mode off

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While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
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Parking brake operation

When the engine switch <power switch>
●
is not in IGNITION ON mode <ON
mode>, the parking brake cannot be
released using the parking brake switch.
● When the engine switch <power switch>
is not in IGNITION ON mode <ON
mode>, automatic mode (automatic
brake setting and releasing) is not avail-
able.
Parking brake automatic release func-
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tion
When the shift position is shifted from P,
●
the parking brake will be released in
automatic mode.
● When all of the following conditions are
met in manual mode, the parking brake
can be released by depressing the accel-
erator pedal.
• The driver's door is closed
• The driver is wearing the seat belt
• The shift position is in D, M or R
If "EPB frequently operated Wait a min-
■
ute" is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion 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
4-2. Driving procedures
after about 1 minute.
If "EPB Activation Stopped Incom-
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pletely" or "EPB unavailable" is dis-
played 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.
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
Depending on the engine switch <power
●
switch> mode, the parking brake indica-
tor light will turn on and stay on as
described below:
IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>:
Comes on until the parking brake is
released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode <ON
mode>: Stays on for approximately 15
seconds.
● When the engine switch <power switch>
is turned off with the parking brake set,
the parking brake indicator light will stay
on for about 15 seconds. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
When the parking brake switch mal-
■
functions
Automatic mode (automatic brake setting
and releasing) will be turned on automati-
cally.
Parking the vehicle
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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
with the parking brake engaged. "EPB
applied" is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display (with the vehicle reaching a
speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).
■ If the brake system warning light comes
on
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