Parking Brake; 4-2. Driving Procedures - Lexus NX300h Owner's Manual

Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or
released automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released auto-
matically according to shift lever
operation. Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can be set
or released manually.
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.
If "Parking Brake Overheated Parking
■
Brake Unavailable" is displayed on the
multi-information 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.
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 and park-
■
ing brake lamp
Depending on the power switch mode,
●
the parking brake indicator light and
parking brake lamp 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 and parking brake lamp
will stay on for about 15 seconds. This
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does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Changing the mode
When changing the automatic mode on/off,
the message will be shown on the multi-
information display and the buzzer sounds.
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
with the parking brake engaged. "Release
Parking Brake" is displayed on the multi-
information display.
■ Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow
the instructions.
If the brake system warning light comes
■
on
→P.366
Usage in winter time
■
→P.258
WARNING
■ When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.
The parking brake may be released unin-
tentionally and there is the danger of the
vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
When parking the vehicle
■
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the
shift lever to P, set the parking brake and
make sure that the vehicle does not
move.
When the system malfunctions
■
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the warning messages.
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