Parking Brake Indicator/Brake System Warning Light

Parking Brake Indicator/Brake System Warning Light

This indicator/warning light performs the following two functions:

1. The indicator illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON (II) position.

Its purpose is to remind the driver that the parking brake is not released. If you try to drive off with the parking brake not fully released, the buzzer sounds.

Driving with the parking brake applied causes the brake components to overheat and fail, and also causes rapid tire wear.

In addition, the following icon appears on the multi-information display: "
” symbol, which may be accompanied by the message "RELEASE PARKING BRAKE", refer to page 100.

2. If the indicator/warning light remains illuminated with the engine running after the parking brake is fully released, or illuminates while the vehicle is moving, this may indicate a malfunction of the brake system.

For more information, refer to page 470.

In addition, the following icon appears on the multi-information display: "
", which may be accompanied by the message "CHECK SYSTEM" (see page 104).