What does the P on the dashboard mean?

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DiEvan
07/29/25 5:16pm
The dashboard indicator light P means the handbrake is not released. When the electronic parking brake button is pressed or the handbrake is pulled up, this indicator light will illuminate. When the brake is released, the indicator light will turn off. Below is an introduction about the dashboard: 1. Introduction: The dashboard can be equipped with external lighting and can also be connected to a control console. It comes in various forms and specifications, allowing for the installation of different instruments as needed. Various dashboard components can also be combined into a single unit as required. 2. Indicator light: This shows whether the car doors are fully closed. When a door is open or not properly closed, the corresponding indicator light will illuminate, alerting the owner that the door is not shut properly. The light will turn off once the door is closed. 3. Check: There are many indicator lights on the car dashboard, especially in more advanced vehicles where the dashboard displays more information. This means you need to be familiar with an increasing number of indicators. After completing the inspection of a new car and driving it home, be sure to study the manual thoroughly. Otherwise, when you drive alone later and encounter an issue, you might not understand what it means, which would be quite unfortunate.
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