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Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Parking brake

The parking brake can be set or released automatically or manually.

In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to shift lever operation. Also, even in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released manually.

Operating instructions

â–  Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set and released manually.

Driving procedures


  1. Parking brake indicator light (U.S.A.)
  2. Parking brake indicator light (Canada)
  3. Parking brake switch indicator
  1. Pull the switch to set the parking brake.

The parking brake indicator light and the parking brake switch indicator will turn on.

Pull and hold the parking brake switch if an emergency occurs and it is necessary to operate the parking brake while driving.

  1. Press the switch to release the parking brake.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator light and the parking brake switch indicator turn off.

If the parking brake indicator light and the parking brake switch indicator flash, operate the switch again.

â–  Turning the automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold the parking brake switch until a buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display.

Driving procedures


When the automatic mode is turned on, the parking brake operates as follows.

Operate the shift lever with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal depressed.

The auto function may not operate if the shift lever is moved extremely quickly or the brake pedal is not firmly depressed.

In this situation, apply the parking brake manually.

â–  Turning the automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped and depressing the brake pedal, press and hold the parking brake switch until a buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display.

Driving procedures


â– Parking brake operation

â– Parking brake automatic release function

When all of the following conditions are met, the parking brake can be released by depressing the accelerator pedal.

When depressing the accelerator pedal, depress it slowly.

If the parking brake is not released when the accelerator pedal is depressed, release the parking brake manually.

When the shift lever is shifted from P, the parking brake will be released automatically.

â– 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.

â– If "Parking Brake Unavailable" is displayed on the multi-information display

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.

â– Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

â– Parking brake indicator light and Parking brake switch indicator

â– When the parking brake switch malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) will be turned on automatically.

â– Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. "Parking Brake ON" is displayed on the multi-information display (with the vehicle reaching a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h] ).

WARNING

â– When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be released unintentionally by a child and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

â– 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

â– 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.

â– When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.

â– When the vehicle battery is discharged

The parking brake system cannot be activated.

â– 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. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.

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