Get Driving -> Parking brake Guide for Toyota Avalon 4 Door Fifth Generation (2019-2022)

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4-2. Driving procedures

Parking brake

A mode can be selected from the following modes.

Automatic mode

The parking brake is set or released automatically according to the

shift lever operation.

Even when in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set and

released manually. (P. 197)

Turns automatic mode on

1

(while the vehicle is stopped,

pull and hold the parking brake

switch until

a

message is

shown on the multi-information

display)

• When the shift lever is moved

out of P, the parking brake will

be released, and the parking

brake indicator light and parking

brake light turn off.

1

2

*

• When the shift lever is moved

into P, the parking brake will be

set, and the parking brake indi-

cator light and parking brake

light turn on.

Parking

brake light

Operate the shift lever with the

brake pedal depressed.

Turns automatic mode off (while the vehicle is stopped, press and

hold the parking brake switch until a message is shown on the

multi-information display)

2

Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.

*¹: For U.S.A.

*²: For Canada

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Manual mode

The parking brake can be set and released manually.

Sets the parking brake

1

The parking brake indicator light

1

2

and parking brake light will turn on.

*

Pull and hold the parking brake

switch if an emergency occurs and

it is necessary to operate the park-

ing brake while driving.

Releases the parking brake

2

Operate the parking brake switch

while depressing the brake pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake

indicator light or parking brake light

turn off.

4

If the parking brake indicator light

and parking brake light flashes,

operate the switch again.

(P. 436)

Parking

brake light

*¹: For U.S.A.

*²: For Canada

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■Parking the vehicle

P. 170

■Parking brake operation

●When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake

cannot be released using the parking brake switch.

●When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode

(automatic brake setting and releasing) is not available.

■Automatic release function

The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the acceler-

ator pedal.

The parking brake will be released automatically under the following condi-

tions:

●The driver’s door is closed.

●The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

●Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.

●The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illumi-

nated.

If the automatic release function does not operate, manually release the park-

ing 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 operation 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-information dis-

play

Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after

operating the switch several times, the system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■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 and parking brake light

●Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light and

parking brake 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 and parking brake light will stay on for about 15 sec-

onds. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.

“Release Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information 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 warning message is shown on

the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

■If the brake system warning light comes on

P. 434

■Usage in winter time

P. 317

WARNING

■When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be

released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that

may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

4

■Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch. Objects may interfere

with the switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

■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.

■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. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.

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