GS350_U (OM30C34U)1874-2. Driving procedures4DrivingThe parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift leveroperation.Turns automatic mode on/off●When the shift lever is moved outof P, the parking brake will bereleased.●When the shift lever is moved intoP, the parking brake will be set.Operate the shift lever with the brakepedal depressed.■Parking brake operation●When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake cannotbe released using the parking brake switch.●When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode (auto-matic brake setting and releasing) is not available.●If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the systemmay restrict operation to prevent overheatin g. If this happens, refrain from operat-ing the parking brake. Normal operatio n will return after about 1 minute.■Parking brake operation soundWhen the parking brake operates, a moto r sound (whirring sound) may be heard.This does not indicate a malfunction.■Parking brake indicator light●Depending on the engine switch mode, th e parking brake indicator light will comeon 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 brakeindicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunc-tion.Automatic mode
