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136 4-2. Driving procedures ■ Turns automatic mode off While the vehicle is stopped, pull and ■ Parking brake operation ● When the engine switch is not in IGNI- TION ON mode, the parking brake can- not be released using the parking brake switch. ● When the engine switch is not in IGNI- TION ON mode, automatic mode (auto- matic brake setting and releasing) is not available. ■ Parking brake automatic release func- tion The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the accelerator pedal. matically under the following conditions: reverse position. • The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illuminated. If the automatic release function does not operate, manually release the parking brake. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ Parking brake operation sound When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction. ■ Parking brake operation ● 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. ● 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. ■ Parking the vehicle ■ 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. ■ 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. |