Which button is the handbrake for Volkswagen automatic transmission?

[LuciaDella]

Automatic transmission handbrake is the P button. The handbrake is an auxiliary brake that uses a steel wire cable connected to the rear brake shoes to brake the vehicle. Below is an introduction to related content about brake shoes: 1. Brake Pads: Brake shoes, also known as brake pads, are consumable items. Wear on brake shoes means that during vehicle use, the brakes gradually wear down the brake shoes. When the wear reaches its limit, they must be replaced; otherwise, braking effectiveness will be reduced, potentially leading to brake failure and accidents. 2. Replacement: Some vehicles have a warning light on the dashboard when the brake shoes are worn, reminding the driver to replace the brake shoes promptly. Generally, new brake shoes are about 1.5 cm thick. If the brake shoes wear down to less than 5 mm, replacement is recommended.

[CassidyLynn]

Oh, after driving Volkswagen automatics for so many years, the electronic parking brake button is the easiest to find. It's that small button with the letter P right next to the gear shift - you'll hear a click when pressing it. My Passat even had backlighting on it, so I could spot it with peripheral vision while driving at night. With auto-hold function enabled, it's even more convenient - just press the brake firmly at red lights for automatic parking, then hit the gas to start when light turns green. But remember: never mess with this button while driving, especially downhill - suddenly engaging the parking brake could cause accidents. After each car wash, always check if the button got wet - electronic components hate moisture most.

[JasmineAnn]

Last time I accompanied my friend to pick up her new car, she spent a long time searching for the handbrake. Nowadays, Volkswagen automatics all use electronic parking brakes. The button is located just below the air conditioning panel, on the side of the gear shift area closest to the driver's seat. You can recognize it by the circled P symbol if you look carefully. The most interesting part is that some models are set to automatically engage the electronic parking brake when shifted to P, and automatically release it when shifted to D. New owners should remember to check the manual for instructions about the hill-start assist function - it automatically activates the parking brake on steep slopes to help prevent rollback.

[MatthewFitz]

The prominent letter 'P' button around the gear shift lever is the electronic parking brake. When pressed, a red brake light will illuminate on the dashboard as a reminder. Volkswagen's design is quite user-friendly, as it only activates when the vehicle is completely stationary. I once tried my friend's Tiguan and noticed that models equipped with the auto-hold system can maintain braking status when waiting at traffic lights even after releasing the foot from the brake pedal. However, don't rely too much on this feature – it's safer to manually press the button on rainy days or when parking on underground garage slopes. Also, avoid spraying water directly on this area during car washes to prevent circuit short circuits.