Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 190

Turning the automatic mode off
■
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until a
message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
■ Parking brake operation
When the engine switch is not in IGNI-
●
TION ON mode, the parking brake can-
not be released using the parking brake
switch.
● When the engine switch is not in IGNI-
TION ON mode, automatic mode (auto-
matic brake setting and releasing) is not
available.
Parking brake automatic release func-
■
tion
● When the shift lever is shifted from P, the
parking brake will be released in auto-
matic 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 lever is in D, S or R
If "Parking Brake Temporarily Unavail-
■
able" 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
after about 1 minute.
4-2. Driving procedures
If "Parking Brake Unavailable" or "EPB
■
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.
■ 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 mode,
the parking brake indicator 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 will stay on for about 15
seconds. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
When the parking brake switch mal-
■
functions
Automatic mode (automatic brake setting
and releasing) will be turned on automati-
cally.
■ Parking the vehicle
P.172
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
P.432
Usage in winter time
■
P.310
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