What does the P button in a car mean?
2 Answers
The P button in the center of the car is the electronic parking brake. Its working principle is the same as that of the mechanical handbrake, both of which achieve parking brake control through the friction generated between the brake disc and the brake pads. The only difference is that the control method has changed from the previous mechanical handbrake lever to an electronic button. Information about the electronic parking brake is as follows: 1. The electronic parking brake is the electronic parking brake system: It integrates the temporary braking function during driving and the long-term braking function after parking, and realizes the parking brake technology through electronic control. 2. The electronic parking brake extends from the basic parking function to the automatic parking function AUTOHOLD: The application of the AUTOHOLD automatic parking function technology allows the driver to avoid long-term braking when the vehicle stops. When the automatic electronic parking brake is activated, unnecessary sliding of the vehicle can be avoided.
I remember the first time I drove, I forgot to press the P button, and the car almost rolled away on a slope, which gave me a big scare. The P button in an automatic transmission car is the parking gear button. Pressing it after parking locks the transmission to prevent the vehicle from accidentally sliding. This function is super important, especially when parking on a slope. If you don't press the P gear and only rely on the brake, problems can easily occur. I'm used to pulling the handbrake before pressing P when parking. Since forming this habit, I've never had an accident. Regular practice to familiarize yourself with the operations ensures safe and reliable driving.
