Parking Brake - Toyota Avalon 1999 Operating Manual

(i) Driving in "PWR" (Power) mode
In the "PWR" mode, the transmission is
shifted up and down at a higher vehicle
speed than in the "NORM" (Normal) mode
and a more powerful acceleration
achieved. To set the "PWR" mode, push
in the driving pattern selector button. The
"PWR" mode indicator light comes on.
For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends
using the "NORM" mode to improve fuel
economy.

Parking brake

is
Type A
Type B
'99 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U
When parking, firmly apply the parking
brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
To set: Fully depress the parking brake
pedal. For better holding power, first de-
press the brake pedal and hold it while
setting the parking brake.
To release: Pull the lever.
To remind you that the parking brake is
set, the parking brake reminder light in
the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the park-
ing brake reminder light is off.
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