Lexus RX350 2023 Manual page 206

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4-2. Driving procedures
The malfunction indicator lamp and
●
brake system warning light are not illumi-
nated
■ 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.
■ If "EPB Activation Stopped Incom-
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.
■ 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:
ON: Comes on until the parking brake is
released.
Not in ON: 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.173
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
with the parking brake engaged. "Parking
Brake ON" is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display (with the vehicle reaching a
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
■ If the brake system warning light comes
on
P.479
■ Usage in winter time
P.374
WARNING
When parking the vehicle
■
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.
The parking brake may be released unin-
tentionally by a child and there is the dan-
ger of the vehicle moving that may lead
to an accident resulting in death or seri-
ous 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.
Parking brake automatic lock func-
■
tion
Never use the automatic parking brake
engagement function in place of normal
parking brake operation. This function is
designed to reduce the risk of a collision
due to the driver forgetting to engage the
parking brake. Over-reliance on this
function to park the vehicle safely may
lead to an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
When parking the vehicle
■
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the
shift position to P, set the parking brake
and make sure that the vehicle does not
move.