Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EXK3
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: PARKING BRAKE: ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): PRECAUTION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

PRECAUTION

TROUBLESHOOTING PRECAUTIONS

(a) Unless otherwise stated, ensure that the ignition switch is off when removing or installing parts.

(b) The electric parking brake may still operate for 20 seconds* after the ignition switch is turned off.

*: The electric parking brake may still operate up to 60 minutes depending on the state of the vehicle after the ignition switch is turned off, so be sure to perform the work procedures with the vehicle on a level surface.

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

(a) When tilting the vehicle to perform work after parking the vehicle on a level surface, since a sufficient amount of braking force may not be generated, make sure to pull the electric parking brake switch (integration control and panel assembly) 2 times (2 lock operations).

HINT:

  • The electric parking brake determines the amount of force used to operate the parking brake according to the tilt angle detected by the deceleration sensor (airbag ECU assembly).
  • When the electric parking brake switch (integration control and panel assembly) is pulled 2 times (2 lock operations), the system uses the maximum amount of braking force.

(b) When the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is replaced, the parking brake indicator light flashes the first time the ignition switch is turned to ON in order to inform the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) that the condition of the electric parking brake switch (integration control and panel assembly) cannot be recognized. Once the electric parking brake switch (integration control and panel assembly) is operated, the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) recognizes the lock or release condition and the parking brake indicator light turns off.

PRECAUTIONS FOR TOWING VEHICLES

(a) For towing precautions: Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

PARKING BRAKE FORCED RELEASE METHOD

(a) For the parking brake forced release method: Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: FORCED RELEASE (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): OPERATION METHOD