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NOTICE
When parking the vehicle
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Before you leave the vehicle, shift the
shift position to P, set the parking brake
and make sure that the vehicle does
not move.
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When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the warning messages.
When the vehicle 12-volt battery is
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discharged
The parking brake system cannot be acti-
vated.
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When the parking brake cannot be
released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking
performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
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Parking brake operation
When the power switch is not in ON, the
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parking brake cannot be released using
the parking brake switch.
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When the power switch is not in ON,
automatic mode (automatic brake setting
and releasing) is not available.
Parking brake automatic release func-
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tion
When all of the following conditions are
met, the parking brake can be released by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
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The driver's door is closed
The driver is wearing the seat belt
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The dial shift is in a forward driving posi-
tion or reverse driving position
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The malfunction indicator lamp or brake
system warning light is not illuminated.
When depressing the accelerator pedal,
depress it slowly.
2-3. Parking the vehicle
If the parking brake is not released when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, release
the parking brake manually.
When the shift position is shifted from P, the
parking brake will be released automati-
cally.
Parking brake operation sound
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When the parking brake operates, a motor
sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
Parking brake indicator light
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Depending on the power switch mode,
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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 power switch is turned off with
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the parking brake set, the parking brake
indicator light will stay on for about 15
seconds. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
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When the parking brake switch mal-
functions
Automatic mode (automatic brake setting
and releasing) will be turned on automati-
cally.
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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]).
Automatic applying/releasing of
the parking brake (auto mode)
Turning the automatic mode on
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While the vehicle is stopped, pull and
hold the parking brake switch until a
buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is turned
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