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What does the P indicator on the car mean?

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EverettRose

07/29/25 3:46am

When the dashboard displays a P, it 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 rolling on inclined surfaces. Here is a detailed introduction to the parking brake: Working principle of the parking brake: Mechanical handbrakes operate via a cable or similar mechanism that connects to the rear brake calipers. When the handbrake is engaged, the calipers press against the brake pads, thereby achieving the parking function. Electronic handbrakes, on the other hand, use an electric motor to drive the cable or similar mechanism, which then engages the rear brake calipers to press the brake pads and achieve the parking function when the parking switch is activated. Parking brakes can be categorized by operation method into two types: Hand-operated parking brakes and foot-operated parking brakes. By control method, they are divided into two types: mechanically controlled parking brakes and electronically controlled parking brakes. To engage the parking brake, press the brake pedal down and fully pull out the parking brake lever. To release the parking brake, press the brake pedal down, slightly pull the parking brake lever upward, press the button on the handle end with your thumb, and then lower the parking brake lever back to its original position.

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VanDaniela

08/12/25 7:34am

I've been driving automatic transmission cars for 30 years. The "P" displayed on the car stands for Parking gear. After stopping the car completely and shifting to this position, the vehicle won't slide, preventing rollaway accidents - especially crucial when parking on mountain roads or slopes. When I was younger, I once got scared when the car moved slightly because I forgot to engage P gear, breaking out in a cold sweat. So now I've developed a habit: first press the brake and shift to P gear, then pull up the electronic parking brake to ensure safety. You must also be in P gear when starting the car, otherwise it might not ignite - this is the vehicle's safety mechanism. Newer cars even incorporate intelligent systems like automatic wheel locking, but regularly checking transmission wiring and fuses can prevent potential failures - don't be careless. Safe driving starts with details.

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