Where is the parking brake located in an automatic transmission car?
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The position of the parking brake in an automatic transmission car varies depending on the make and model, with different designs as follows: 1. Traditional "pull-handle" mechanical parking brakes and electronic parking brakes are located next to the gear lever, while foot-operated parking brakes are on the left side of the brake pedal. 2. More advanced "auto-hold systems" do not require pressing any buttons or switches; the parking brake is automatically engaged when the car stops. Additional information: 1. The professional term for the parking brake is the auxiliary brake, which operates differently from the main brake. It uses a steel cable connected to the rear brake shoes to apply braking force. 2. Long-term use of the parking brake can cause the steel cable to undergo plastic deformation. Since this deformation is irreversible, prolonged use may reduce its effectiveness and increase the parking brake's travel distance.