Toyota Corolla (E170): Parking brake
Operating instructions
1 To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while depressing the brake pedal.
2 To release the parking brake, slightly raise the lever and lower it completely while pressing the button.
*1: For U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) or more with the parking brake engaged.
■Usage in winter time
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
Other materials:
Driving tips
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle
in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather
conditions.
Preparation for winter
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temper ...
Circuit description
The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling while
driving in lock–up condition, when
brakes are suddenly applied.
When the brake pedal is depressed, this switch sends a signals to the ecm. Then
the ecm cancels the operation
of the lock–up clutch while braking is i ...
Circuit description
A flat type knock sensor (non–resonant type) has the structure that can
detect the vibration in a wider band
of frequency from about 6 khz to 15 khz and has the following features.
Knock sensors are fitted on the cylinder block to detect the engine knocking.
The sensor contains a piezoele ...