Parking Brake Operation Sound; When The System Is Overheating - Toyota Avensis Owner's Manual

Switching automatic apply mode from OFF to ON:
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STEP 1 Stop the vehicle in a horizontal condition and switch the "ENGINE
START STOP" switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system), or switch the engine switch to the "ON" posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry and start system).
STEP 2 Push and hold the parking brake switch for 5 seconds or more
The Auto P-off indicator light will go off.
 Temporary cancelation of the automatic apply function is available for
specific circumstances (car wash, towing vehicle, etc.).
To temporarily cancel the automatic apply function of the parking brake,
pull the parking brake switch at the same time as you are switching off
the vehicle.
When switch is being pulled for 5 seconds or more, automatic apply
mode changes from ON to OFF.
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Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
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When the system is overheating

The system may become temporarily unavailable in order to prevent over-
heating caused by repeated unnecessary switch operation.
In this event, leaving the system to cool down for a short time will allow nor-
mal operation to resume.
 When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning light will turn on or flash. (P. 609)
Usage in winter time
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P. 336
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