Do You Need to Release the Electronic Parking Brake When Starting?
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When starting with an electronic parking brake, there is no need to manually release it. Simply shift to the drive gear and lightly press the accelerator, and the electronic parking brake will automatically disengage. The electronic parking brake will automatically activate with a simple press of the button when the vehicle is shifted into the parking gear, so there is no need to worry about the car rolling. Here is the correct method for starting with an electronic parking brake: 1. Parking: Press the brake, shift to P gear, pull the electronic parking brake once, and you can hear the sound of the brake tightening. The onboard computer will display that the electronic parking brake is activated. 2. Starting: Press the brake, shift to D gear, press the electronic parking brake once, and release the brake to start. Some cars are even simpler—the electronic parking brake automatically activates when the car stops, and pressing the accelerator when starting will automatically disengage the electronic parking brake.
Having driven for so many years, I've used quite a few cars with electronic parking brakes. To be honest, when starting the engine, you don't need to worry about releasing the parking brake because it's usually automatically engaged. The real operation comes when you're about to drive off: for example, pressing the brake pedal and then shifting into gear like Drive (D), many cars will automatically release the electronic parking brake at this point; if it doesn't happen automatically, you'll have to press the button yourself. I once forgot to do it, and when I pressed the accelerator, the dashboard alarm kept flashing, and I wasted some gasoline. So, it's more convenient to release it right after starting. Be extra careful when starting on a slope—first, make sure the foot brake is firmly pressed before releasing the electronic parking brake to prevent rolling. Safety first, after all. Overall, starting the car doesn't require any additional action on it, but make sure to release it completely before driving off for a smooth ride; otherwise, it's not friendly to the braking system either.
