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4-2. Driving procedures
Turns 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 power switch is not in ON
●
mode, the parking brake cannot be
released using the parking brake switch.
When the power switch is not in ON
●
mode, automatic mode (automatic brake
setting and releasing) is not available.
Parking brake automatic release func-
■
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
■
Minute" is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation 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.
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If "EPB Activation Stopped Incom-
■
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 operation
■
Depending on the power switch mode,
●
the parking brake indicator light will turn
on and stay on as described below:
ON mode: Comes on until the parking
brake is released.
Not in ON mode: Stays on for approxi-
mately 15 seconds.
●
When the 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 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.160
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 reached a
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
If the brake system warning light comes
■
on
P.424
■
Usage in winter time
P.309
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