2012 Lexus LFA Owners Manual - Page 113

2-1. Driving procedures Parking brake For the parking brake, an electrical parking brake system is adopted. Press the switch to set the parking brake. U.S.A. Canada If the parking brake switch is operated when the ignition switch is not in the "ON" position, the parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on for a while. Press and hold the parking brake switch if an emergency occurs and it is necessary to operate the parking brake while driving. The parking brake is applied only while the switch is being pressed. 2 When driving Pull the switch to release the parking brake. Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal. Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off. n Parking brake operation l When the ignition switch is not in the "ON" position, the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch. l If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the sys- tem may restrict operation to prevent overheating. In this case, "Parking brake overheat" is shown on the meter. (→P. 327) n Parking brake operation sound The motor sounds when the parking brake operates. This does not indicate a malfunction. n Parking brake indicator light When the ignition switch is turned to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position with the parking brake set, the parking brake indicator light will stay on for a while. This does not indicate a malfunction. 113