Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 168

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4-2. Driving procedures
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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.
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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 malfunc-
tion.
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Parking brake indicator light
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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.
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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.
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When the parking brake switch
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake set-
ting and releasing) will be turned on
automatically.
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Parking the vehicle
P.132
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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-information display (with the vehi-
cle reaching a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).
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If the brake system warning light
comes on
P.368
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Usage in winter time
P.273
WARNING
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When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle
alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there is
the danger of the vehicle moving that
may lead to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
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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
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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.
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When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the warning messages.
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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 compo-
nents overheating, which may affect
braking performance and increase
brake wear. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.