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How to operate the Audi A3 handbrake?

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AnnieAnn

07/29/25 11:12am

After entering the parking space, press the brake pedal, shift into P gear, and then press the electronic handbrake button next to the gearshift. Press the brake pedal, start the ignition, then press the electronic handbrake button to release the parking brake, and shift from P gear to other gears. When waiting at a red light, there is usually a button behind the electronic parking brake called 'auto-hold'. Press it to automatically engage the parking brake.

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GideonFitz

08/13/25 5:54pm

The Audi A3's electronic parking brake is incredibly user-friendly! After starting the vehicle, you'll see the 'P' button next to the gear shift. Pull it upwards to activate the parking brake, and a red indicator light will illuminate on the dashboard. Releasing the brake is even simpler—just press the button down while holding the foot brake, and the indicator will turn off, allowing you to drive off. When parking on a slope, don't worry—the system automatically increases braking force after engaging the parking brake. The most convenient feature is its auto-hold function—when the car comes to a complete stop, press the brake pedal firmly, and the dashboard will display 'HOLD,' indicating the auto-hold is engaged. Just press the accelerator to drive off. By the way, in emergencies, pulling and holding the parking brake button can trigger dynamic braking, though it's rarely needed in daily use.

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