What does it mean when the P light on the dashboard is on with a slash?

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The P light on the dashboard with a slash indicates a malfunction in the electronic parking brake. It is recommended to have it inspected at a repair shop as soon as possible. The illuminated P light shows that the electronic parking brake is engaged. The parking system consists of an electronic handbrake and automatic parking, with the application of mechanical control becoming increasingly electronic. The handbrake has evolved from a traditional lever handbrake to an electronic handbrake button. The function of the electronic handbrake remains unchanged, only the control method has shifted from the previous mechanical handbrake lever to an electronic button. Automatic parking is a feature that automatically applies the brakes. Once activated, it simplifies operations by eliminating the need to use the handbrake or electronic handbrake, and for automatic transmission models, it also reduces the need for frequent shifting between D to N and D to P.