How to Use Volkswagen's Electronic Parking Brake?
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Volkswagen's electronic parking brake is operated by a button located at the top of the row of buttons to the left of the gear shift lever. This button is marked with the letter 'P'. Pulling the button upwards engages the parking brake, while pressing it downwards releases the parking brake. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Function: The electronic parking brake is a very convenient and practical feature. Some vehicles use a mechanical parking brake, which has a simple structure. The mechanical parking brake features a handbrake lever inside the car, connected to two cables at the rear. Pulling the lever engages the rear wheels. 2. Introduction: Generally, only affordable family cars or compact sedans use mechanical parking brakes, while most mid-size sedans have adopted electronic parking brakes. The electronic parking brake is very easy to operate. Some vehicles are equipped not only with an electronic parking brake but also with an automatic hold system. The automatic hold system is particularly suitable for use in urban areas with heavy traffic and frequent traffic lights.
As a frequent Volkswagen driver, I find the electronic parking brake quite handy to use every day. After starting the engine, a small P light on the dashboard illuminates indicating standby mode. To park, just press the parking brake button while holding the foot brake – you'll hear a 'whir' from the motor and see the dashboard light turn to a red P. Before moving off, fasten your seatbelt, shift to D gear, and simply press the accelerator to automatically release the parking brake. By the way, keeping the AUTOHOLD button on usually makes things easier – at red lights, after firmly pressing the brake until the car stops, a green P appears on the dashboard, eliminating the need to keep your foot on the brake pedal; just accelerate to go. No need to worry about rolling back on slopes either, as the system detects gradients and automatically increases parking force.
