What does the red P in Subject 1 represent?
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It means that the parking brake (handbrake) is not released. This indicator is a "!" or "P" letter enclosed in a circle. When the electronic parking brake button is pressed or the handbrake is pulled up, this indicator will light up, and it will turn off when the brake is released. This indicator also lights up for a self-check when starting the car. If this light stays on during normal driving, it means the handbrake is not fully released. It is important to remind all car owners to ensure the indicator light is off. Driving with the handbrake not fully released can cause significant damage to the braking system. Additional Information: The dangers of driving with the handbrake engaged: Driving with the handbrake engaged directly accelerates the wear of the brake disc and causes the brake pads to harden due to overheating, as well as stretching the handbrake cable. This leads to a decrease in braking performance. Sometimes, the burnt smell noticed by the driver comes from this, and in severe cases, smoke may appear from the rear of the car. Emergency Measures: If you find yourself driving with the handbrake engaged and notice a strong burnt smell or smoke from the rear, you should immediately slow down, brake, and release the handbrake. Do not continue driving. Instead, pull over to the side of the road, wait for the car to cool down, and carefully check for any other abnormalities. Never just release the handbrake and continue driving while the car is still overheated.
