{"id":35448,"date":"2024-11-08T23:40:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T07:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getjerry.com\/wp-site\/?post_type=car-repair&p=35448"},"modified":"2024-11-18T10:24:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T18:24:51","slug":"how-do-i-stop-my-accelerator-and-brake-pedals-depressed-simultaneously-light-from-coming-on","status":"publish","type":"car-repair","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-repair\/how-do-i-stop-my-accelerator-and-brake-pedals-depressed-simultaneously-light-from-coming-on\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the \u201cAccelerator and Brake Pedals Depressed Simultaneously\u201d Light?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Question:<\/strong> On my drive home, a warning sign came up on my 2020 Toyota Tacoma. It said \u201cAccelerator and brake pedals depressed simultaneously.\u201d When it happened, my car lost power and I could only drive very slowly. But I was definitely not pressing both pedals at the same time. How do I stop this from happening again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The \u201cAccelerator and brake pedals depressed simultaneously\u201d error is part of Toyota\u2019s Smart Stop system. It can occasionally malfunction, causing the warning light to come on even if you haven\u2019t pushed the gas and brake pedals at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check these before taking your car in<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you see the \u201cAccelerator and brake pedals depressed simultaneously\u201d warning, there are a few things you should check before taking your car to a professional:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Driving with both feet: <\/strong>If you have a habit of resting your left foot on or near the brake pedal, you may have unintentionally pressed the brake while you were driving\u2014triggering the Smart Stop system to work as intended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Floor mats: <\/strong>Check whether your floor mats might be bunched up, causing either the brake or accelerator to be depressed when it shouldn\u2019t be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Brake lights: <\/strong>Many drivers report that this warning occurs as a result of a failing brake light. Aftermarket LED brake lights are frequently a culprit, but even a shorted-out factory light could be to blame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Brake sensor, controller, or switch:<\/strong> If none of the above options seem to be the issue, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealership and have it inspected by a technician\u2014there could be a malfunction in your brake system. For instance, your brake switch may be stuck in the \u201cOn\u201d position, sending a signal that you\u2019re pressing the brake when you aren\u2019t.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Although the Smart Stop system was designed as a safety feature, it can be dangerous for the system to trigger unexpectedly. Your car will go into Limp mode, and you won\u2019t be able to go more than about 5\u201310 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If this happens while you\u2019re driving, immediately turn on your hazards to alert other drivers that you\u2019re experiencing mechanical difficulties. If you\u2019re in an area where it would be dangerous to drive that slowly, pull over as soon as you can safely do so\u2014it\u2019s better to call a tow truck than to risk getting into an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The Brake Override issue described above is designed as a fail-safe in case your vehicle\u2019s accelerator pedal gets stuck. In 2009, Toyota came under fire for a series of incidents in which drivers could not stop their vehicles, so they introduced the Smart Stop system as a result.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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