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170 4-2. Driving procedures ■ If “EPB Activation Stopped Incom- pletely” or “EPB unavailable” is dis- played 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. ■ 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 indicator light ● Depending on the engine switch <power switch> mode, the parking brake indica- tor light will turn on and stay on as described below: IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>: Comes on until the parking brake is released. Not in IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds. ● When the engine switch <power 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 malfunction. ■ When the parking brake switch mal- functions Automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) will be turned on automati- cally. ■ Parking the vehicle ■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. “EPB applied” is displayed on the multi-informa- tion display (with the vehicle reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]). ■ If the brake system warning light comes on ■ Usage in winter time WARNING ■ 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 ■ When parking the vehicle Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift position to P, set the parking brake and make sure that the vehicle does not move. ■ When the system malfunctions Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages. ■ When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear. Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs. |