Toyota CH-R Owners Manual: Parking brake

A selections can be made as desired from the following modes.

Automatic mode

The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever operation.

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

1. Turns automatic mode on (while the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold the parking brake switch until "EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated." will be displayed 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 lamp turn off.
   • When the shift lever is moved into P, the parking brake will be set, and the parking brake indicator light and parking brake lamp turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.

2. Turns automatic mode off (while the vehicle is stopped, press and hold the parking brake switch until "EPB Shift Interlock Function Deactivated." will be displayed on the multi-information display)

Manual mode

The parking brake can be set and released manually.

1. Pull the parking brake switch to set the parking brake
   The parking brake indicator light and parking brake lamp 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.

2. Push the parking brake switch to release the parking brake
   Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.

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

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

■Parking brake operation

• When the engine switch is not in the "ON" position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch.
• When the engine switch is not in the "ON" position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) is not available.

■Automatic release function The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the accelerator pedal.

The parking brake will be released automatically under the following conditions:

• The driver's door is closed.
• The driver's seatbelt is fastened.
• Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.
• The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illuminated.

If the automatic release function does not operate, manually release the parking brake.

■If "EPB Frequently Operated, Wait a Minute." 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 "EPB Activation Incomplete." or "EPB 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 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 lamp

• Depending on the engine switch position/mode, the parking brake indicator light and parking brake lamp will turn on and stay on as described below:

Vehicles without a smart key system

In the "ON" position: Comes on until the parking brake is released.

Not in the "ON" position: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.

Vehicles with a smart key system

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 lamp stay on for about 15 seconds.

  This does not indicate a malfunction.

■Changing the mode When changing the automatic mode on/off, the message will be shown on the multi-information display and the buzzer sounds.

■Parking the vehicle

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

"EPB Applied." 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

■Usage in winter time