Lexus ES: Fail-safe Chart
FAIL-SAFE CHART
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
(a) If a malfunction is detected in the parking support brake system, the warning message "Parking Support Brake Malfunction Visit Your Dealer", "Parking Support Brake Unavailable" or "Parking Support Brake Unavailable Remove the Dirt of Rear Camera", is displayed on the multi-information display, the PKSB OFF indicator blinks and the parking support brake system control is prohibited as necessary.
(b) If the clearance warning ECU assembly judges that there is foreign matter on an ultrasonic sensor or detection of objects is not possible in severe weather such as snow, the warning message "Parking Support Brake Unavailable" is displayed, the PKSB OFF indicator blinks and control is canceled. The warning message "Parking Support Brake Unavailable" is temporarily displayed and turns off. The PKSB OFF indicator blinks to inform the driver of the malfunction. When detection of an obstacle is possible, the PKSB OFF indicator turns off and the parking support brake system control returns to normal.
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the parking support brake system.
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE 1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK PKSB OFF INDICATOR LIGHT OPERATION CHECK (a) Turn the power switch on (IG). (b) Turn the parking support brake system off and confirm that the PKSB OFF indicator in the combination met
Parts Location
PARTS LOCATION ILLUSTRATION *1 FRONT CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RH *2 FRONT CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RH *3 FRONT CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR LH *4 FRONT CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR LH
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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspect
VC Output Circuit
DESCRIPTION The ECM constantly generates a 5 V power source voltage from the auxiliary battery voltage supplied to the +B, +B2 (BATT) terminals to operate the microprocessor. The ECM also provides this power to the sensors through the VC output circuit. When the VC circuit has a short circuit, the
