What does the P display on a car mean?
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The P display on a car indicates that the parking brake is engaged. The parking brake, commonly referred to as the handbrake, is a manually operated brake installed in motor vehicles. It is used to stabilize the vehicle after it has come to a complete stop, preventing accidents caused by the vehicle rolling on inclined surfaces. The working principle of the parking brake is as follows: a mechanical handbrake operates via a steel cable or similar mechanism connected to the rear wheel brake calipers. When the handbrake is engaged, the calipers press against the brake pads, thereby achieving the parking function. Parking brakes are categorized into two types based on their operation method: hand-operated parking brakes and foot-operated parking brakes. They are also divided into two types based on their control method: mechanically controlled parking brakes and electronically controlled parking brakes.