Can an automatic transmission car move without releasing the electronic handbrake?

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HaleyRose
07/29/25 9:12am
Yes, it can move. The electronic handbrake generally allows the car to start, as the onboard computer will detect and judge the driver's intention, thereby helping to release the handbrake. However, it is not recommended to do this frequently, as it may reduce the lifespan of the brake pads. The electronic parking brake system has the following advantages: 1. No handle: The parking brake handle is eliminated inside the cabin, providing more design space for the overall interior styling. 2. Simple and effortless: The parking brake is replaced by a button, eliminating the need for the driver to pull the parking brake handle forcefully, making it simple and effortless, and reducing the operational burden on drivers, especially female drivers. 3. Technological advancement: With the continuous development of automotive electronic parking control technology, the system can not only achieve basic functions such as static parking, static release (off), and automatic release (off), but also adds auxiliary functions like automatic parking and dynamic parking. For example, the AUTOHOLD automatic parking button installed in Volkswagen models can perform the above functions. By integrating the dynamic stability control system into the electronic parking brake system, it makes driving safer and more convenient.
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