Does Driving Directly in D Gear with Electronic Handbrake Damage the Car?
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Driving directly in D gear with the electronic handbrake on will not damage the car. Here is the relevant information: 1. Automatic Protection: The electronic handbrake system is equipped with an automatic protection function. If the handbrake is not released when starting, the electronic handbrake will automatically disengage once the vehicle reaches a certain speed, so not releasing the handbrake will not cause any harm to the vehicle. 2. Working Principle: The electronic handbrake 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. The only difference is that the control method has changed from the previous mechanical handbrake lever to an electronic button.
I've been driving my family's SUV for three years and often release the electronic parking brake by stepping on the accelerator in D gear. My engineer friend said there's no need to worry at all, as modern cars have foolproof designs. When you shift to D gear and press the accelerator, the system automatically detects that the driving force exceeds the braking force and instantly releases the brake pads. The principle is similar to releasing the brake during auto start-stop, both coordinated by the vehicle's computer. Just remember to fasten your seatbelt, as some cars won't automatically release the brake without it. However, don't force it in freezing cold weather. Once, I was in a hurry to leave on a snowy day and heard a 'click' sound. Later during maintenance, I found slight scratches on the brake disc.
