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5-2. Driving procedures
● The driver’s seat belt is not fastened
● The shift lever is in a position other
than P or N
● The malfunction indicator lamp and
brake system warning light are not
illuminated
■ If “Parking Brake Temporarily
Unavailable” is displayed on the
multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated repeat-
edly over a short period of time, the sys-
tem may restrict operation to prevent
overheating. If this happens, refrain from
operating the parking brake. Normal
operation will return after about 1 min-
ute.
■ 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 any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ 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 and
Parking brake switch indicator
● Depending on the power switch mode
the parking brake indicator light and
the parking brake switch indicator 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 power switch is turned off
with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator light and the parking
brake switch indicator 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
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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]).
■ If the brake system warning light
comes on
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■ Usage in winter time
P.423
■ 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.
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