What does a bright red P on the vehicle dashboard mean?

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P light on indicates that the electronic parking brake is engaged. If the P light with a slash is illuminated, it indicates a malfunction in the electronic parking brake. In this case, drive with caution and visit a repair shop as soon as possible for inspection. Below is an introduction to the electronic parking brake system: 1. Introduction: Auto Hold is an automatic braking function. Once activated, for example, when stopping at a traffic light, it eliminates the need to pull the handbrake, simplifying operations by avoiding the use of a manual or electronic handbrake. For automatic transmission models, it also reduces the need for frequent shifting between D to N or D to P. 2. Difference from the handbrake: The electronic parking brake is an evolved version of the traditional handbrake, with no change in function, only the control method has shifted from a mechanical handbrake lever to an electronic button.