How to Use the Foot Parking Brake?

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Gretchen
07/29/25 9:35pm
Press the pedal all the way down with your left foot to engage it; then press it firmly again with your left foot and release to disengage the parking brake. Below is relevant information about the parking brake: 1. System: The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB: Electrical-Park-Brake) integrates temporary braking during driving with long-term braking after parking, achieving parking brake functionality through electronic control. The electronic parking brake uses electronic control to implement parking brake technology, operating on the same principle as mechanical handbrakes—both rely on friction between the brake disc and brake pads to control parking braking. The difference lies in the control method, which shifts from a mechanical handbrake lever to an electronic button. 2. Advantage: Traditional handbrakes require the driver to manually release the brake or skillfully coordinate the throttle and clutch for smooth starts on slopes. In contrast, the AUTOHOLD automatic parking function uses a slope sensor to provide precise braking force via the control unit. During startup, the parking control unit calculates data from sensors such as clutch distance, clutch engagement speed, and throttle pedal position.
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