What does the red P light on the dashboard mean?

[Michelle]

P light on indicates that the electronic parking brake is engaged. If the P light with a slash is illuminated, it indicates a malfunction in the electronic parking brake. In this case, drive with caution and have the vehicle inspected at a repair shop as soon as possible. Below is some information about the electronic parking brake: 1. Introduction: Auto Hold is an automatic braking function. When activated, for example, when stopping at a traffic light, it eliminates the need to pull the handbrake, simplifying operation by avoiding the use of a manual or electronic handbrake. For automatic transmission models, it also reduces the need for frequent shifting between D to N or D to P. 2. Difference from the handbrake: The electronic parking brake is an evolved version of the traditional handbrake. Its function remains the same, but the control method has changed from a mechanical handbrake lever to an electronic button.