Manual Mode; If “Parking Brake Overheated Parking Brake Unavailable” Is Displayed On The Multi-Information Display; Parking Brake Operation Sound; Parking Brake Indicator Light And Parking Brake Lamp - Lexus NX200t Owner's Manual

Manual mode

The parking brake can be set and released manually.
Sets the parking brake
1
The parking brake indicator light and
parking brake lamp will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if
an emergency occurs and it is necessary
to operate the parking brake while driv-
ing.
Releases the parking brake
2
Operate the parking brake switch while
depressing the brake pedal. Make sure
that the parking brake indicator light
and parking brake lamp turn off.
If the parking brake indicator light and
parking brake lamp flashes, operate the
switch again. (P. 551)
Parking brake operation
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When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannot be
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released using the parking brake switch.
When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode (automatic
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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

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

Parking brake indicator light and parking brake lamp

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Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light and parking
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brake lamp will turn on and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake indi-
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cator light and parking brake lamp will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
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4-2. Driving procedures
U.S.A. Canada
Parking Parking
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