The parking brake locks the car's rear wheels. When parked, the car monitors and automatically tightens the grip if necessary.
By pressing the stalk button marked P, you put the car in park and the parking brake is engaged.1
Your car will automatically engage the parking brake in several situations. These include:
- Your car has been stationary in auto hold for a longer period of time.
- You leave your car.
- A charging cable is connected to your car.
- At the end of an assisted parking manoeuvre.
The driver information area indicates when the car is in park and the parking brake is engaged.
Warning
Avoid parking on a slope during winter conditions. The tyres might lose traction, even if the parking brake is engaged. You are always responsible for safe parking. Check the parking brake warning symbol for the parking brake status.
Automatic release
The parking brake releases automatically when you select a driving gear.
Note
P button
At high speeds, pressing and holding the P button slows the car down at a steady rate. This provides a backup alternative to braking normally. Only use the P button in this way if you are unable to brake using the brake pedal.
