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4-2. Driving procedures
■ If "Parking Brake Unavailable" is
displayed on the multi-information
display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the
message does not disappear after oper-
ating the switch several times, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
■ Parking brake indicator light
● Depending on the engine switch posi-
tion/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 indi-
cate a malfunction.
■ When the parking brake switch
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake set-
ting and releasing) will be turned on
automatically.
■ Parking the vehicle
P.201
■ 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-information display (with the vehi-
cle reaching a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).
■
If the brake system warning light
comes on
P.560
■ Usage in winter time
P.366
WARNING
■ When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle
alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally by a child
and there is the danger of the vehicle
moving that may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the park-
ing brake switch. Objects may inter-
fere with the switch and may lead the
parking brake to unexpectedly oper-
ate.
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.
■ When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the warning messages.
■
When the parking brake cannot
be released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake set will lead to brake compo-
nents overheating, which may affect
braking performance and increase
brake wear. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.