Where is the handbrake located in the Highlander?
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The Highlander does not have a handbrake, only a foot brake, which is located at the upper left corner of the brake pedal. More details about the Highlander are as follows: 1. The Highlander is positioned as a mid-size SUV and is known as the 'King of SUVs' in its class, with its main focus on durability and stability. 2. The new Highlander has undergone minor adjustments to the front face and features a new LED daytime running light inside. The rear of the vehicle adopts a new LED light strip-style tail light, making it look more stylish. 3. The new Highlander is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum power of 162 KW and a maximum torque of 350 N·M.
I drive an older Highlander, and the handbrake is right beside the driver's seat on the right side—that silver lever behind the gear shift. Every time I park, I have to pull it up hard until it clicks five or six times to make sure it's fully engaged. Once, on a slope, I didn't pull it far enough and almost rolled back, so now I've gotten into the habit of shifting into 'P' after pulling the handbrake for peace of mind. The new Highlander has been upgraded with an electronic parking brake—there's a button with a 'P' on the center console below the steering wheel on the left side. Just a light press does the trick, and it's super effortless. However, with the electronic parking brake, you need to be careful not to leave anything blocking the button. I once had a parking card pressing against it, causing the warning light to flash erratically. Both designs have their advantages: the mechanical one is more reliable, while the electronic one feels more high-tech.
