4
4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
Q Parking brake automatic lock function
The parking brake will be set automatically
under the following conditions:
O The driver does not operate the brake
pedal
O The driver’s door is not closed
O The driver is not wearing the seat belt
O The shift lever position is not in P or N
O The malfunction indicator lamp or brake
system warning light is not illuminated
Q If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavail-
able” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion 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.
Q If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom-
pletely” or “Parking Brake Unavailable”
is displayed on the multi-information
display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the
message does not disappear after operat-
ing the switch several times, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Q Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor
sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
Q Parking brake indicator light
O Depending on the engine switch 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.
O When the engine switch is turned to OFF
with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator light will stay on for about
15 seconds. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
Q When the parking brake switch mal-
functions
Automatic mode (automatic brake setting
and releasing) will be turned on automati-
cally.
Q Parking the vehicle
oP.213
Q 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-infor-
mation display (with the vehicle reaching a
speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).
Q If the brake system warning light comes
on
oP.582
Q Usage in winter time
oP.440
Q When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.
The parking brake may be released unin-
tentionally by a child and there is the dan-
ger of the vehicle moving that may lead
to an accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
Q Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the parking
brake switch. Objects may interfere with
the switch and may lead the parking
brake to unexpectedly operate.
Q 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.
Q When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the warning messages.
To Next Page
Loading...
