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166 4-2. Driving procedures ■ Parking brake operation ● When the engine switch is not in ON, the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch. ● When the engine switch is not in ON, automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing [vehi- cles with a continuously variable transmission]) is not available. ■ Parking brake automatic release function The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the accelerator pedal. The parking brake will be released automatically under the following conditions: ● The driver’s door is closed ● The driver is wearing the seat belt ● The shift lever is a forward or 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 Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the system may restrict opera- tion to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1 minute. ■ If “Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-infor- mation display Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after operating the switch several times, the system may be malfunc- tioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 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 operation ● Depending on the engine switch position/mode, the parking brake indicator and parking brake 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 approxi- mately 15 seconds. ● When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake indicator and park- ing brake light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunction. ■ When the parking brake switch malfunctions Automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) will be turned on automatically. ■ 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 dis- played on the multi-information dis- play. |