Should You Engage P Mode First or Apply the Electronic Parking Brake First?
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For automatic transmission vehicles with electronic parking brakes, you can either engage P mode first and then apply the parking brake, or apply the parking brake first and then shift into P mode. However, if you choose the latter method (applying the parking brake first and then shifting into P mode), the driver's foot must remain on the brake pedal without releasing it. This is because automatic transmissions contain hydraulic transmission mechanisms, and the flow of fluid has a certain inertia, meaning it cannot change abruptly. Advantages of electronic parking brakes: Advantage 1: Eliminates the mechanical parking brake lever inside the car, providing more design flexibility for the interior styling. Advantage 2: The parking brake is entirely replaced by a single button, eliminating the need for a manual parking brake lever. Advantage 3: Additionally, electronic parking brakes offer higher reliability compared to mechanical parking brakes.