Do I Need to Press the Electronic Parking Brake Every Time?
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If it is purely an electronic parking brake, manual operation is required. The precautions for mechanical and electronic parking brakes are as follows: 1. Do not pull the parking brake too tight: In daily use, remember not to pull the mechanical parking brake too tight, as excessive stretching or prolonged tension of the metal cable can accelerate its deformation and aging, leading to a loose parking brake or cable breakage. Applying 70% of the force is sufficient to secure the car and prevent it from rolling. 2. Avoid prolonged parking on slopes: Relying solely on the parking brake for prolonged slope parking will accelerate the wear of the parking brake cable. The correct approach is to first use the parking brake after stopping, then place a brick or similar object in front of the wheel facing the downhill side to secure it, release the parking brake to transfer the force to the wheel, and then re-engage the parking brake. 3. Exercise caution in winter: After driving on icy or snowy roads in winter, pulling the parking brake may cause it to freeze, making the vehicle unable to move. Additionally, when washing the car in winter, avoid using the parking brake; instead, use the gear or a brick to secure the vehicle. Regarding electronic parking brakes, it is important to note that compared to traditional mechanical parking brakes, electronic parking brakes are more aesthetically pleasing and convenient to use. However, electronic parking brakes use an electronic retractor, which takes a corresponding amount of time to tighten and release, typically about 1 second, slightly slower than mechanical ones.
