Do I Need to Engage the Electronic Parking Brake After Turning Off the Engine?
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After turning off the engine, it is necessary to engage the electronic parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Below is a relevant introduction to the electronic parking brake: 1. The electronic parking brake is a technology that achieves parking braking through electronic control. Its working principle is the same as that of a mechanical handbrake, both of which use the friction generated between the brake disc and brake pads to control parking braking. However, the control method has changed from the previous mechanical handbrake lever to an electronic button. 2. The electronic parking brake is also known as the electronic parking brake system. The electronic parking brake system integrates the temporary braking function during driving with the long-term braking function after parking, and achieves parking braking through electronic control technology. 3. The electronic parking brake has evolved from the basic parking function to include the automatic parking function AUTO-HOLD. The application of the AUTO-HOLD automatic parking function technology eliminates the need for drivers to apply the brakes for a long time when the vehicle is stopped. When the automatic electronic parking brake is activated, it can prevent unnecessary sliding of the vehicle.
I've been driving for ten years and think it's a good habit to pull the electronic parking brake right after turning off the engine. Although putting an automatic transmission in P gear can lock the gearbox, the car may still move slightly on slopes. The electronic parking brake directly locks the wheels, which is more secure, especially when the road is icy in winter. My experience is that whether on flat ground or a slope, I always step on the brake, pull the electronic parking brake, and then shift to P gear before turning off the engine. This prevents the car from rolling and damaging the transmission. Once, I forgot to pull the brake when parking temporarily on a slope at a mall, and when I returned, I found the car had rolled ten centimeters and hit a stopper. Fortunately, it didn't damage anyone else's car. Now, I've set a reminder on my phone to develop a conditioned reflex.
