What is the reason why the Hyundai Santa Fe electronic handbrake cannot be released?
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Modern Santa Fe electronic handbrake cannot be released due to a malfunction of the handbrake motor or circuit problems. It needs to be checked and repaired at a 4S store. Do not force driving, otherwise it will cause abnormal wear of the brake pads. The electronic handbrake is a technology that realizes parking braking through electronic control. Its working principle is the same as that of a mechanical handbrake, both of which achieve control of parking braking through the friction generated by the brake disc and brake pads. The Santa Fe is a mid-size SUV under Hyundai. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4930mm, 1910mm and 1720mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2865mm.
I've encountered the issue of the Hyundai Santa Fe's electronic parking brake not releasing a few times before. It could be due to low battery voltage preventing the system from activating—check the battery condition, as insufficient power can cause the entire system to act like it's on strike. Alternatively, the motor might be faulty; since the electronic parking brake is motor-driven, if it's stuck or worn out, pressing the release button won't respond, especially in winter when freezing is common. Another possibility is a software glitch—Hyundai vehicles often use electronic control units, and software errors can lock the parking brake. Sometimes restarting the car can resolve this. Don’t overlook operational details, like pressing the release button without stepping on the brake pedal, which the system may ignore. If attempts to release it fail, avoid forcing the car to move—a stuck electronic parking brake can cause dragging and damage the brake pads. It's safest to have it checked at a professional shop.
