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4-2. Driving procedures

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Driving

system warning light is not illuminated.

If the automatic release function does not 

operate, manually release the parking 

brake.

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Parking brake automatic lock function

The parking brake will be set automatically 

under the following conditions:

●

The driver does not operate the brake 

pedal.

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

●

The shift lever position is not in P or N.

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or brake 

system warning light is not illuminated.

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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.

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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 immedi-

ately.

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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 malfunction.

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Parking brake indicator light

●

Depending on the engine switch mode, 

the parking brake indicator light 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.

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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 indicate a mal-

function.

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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-infor-

mation display.

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Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to 

indicate a system malfunction or to inform 

the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and follow 

the instructions.

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If the brake system warning light comes 

on

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Usage in winter time

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WARNING

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When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. 

The parking brake may be released unin-

tentionally and there is the danger of the 

vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

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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.

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When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and 

check the warning messages.