Brakes

Your car has several types of braking functions, both manual and automatic.
Side view of the car
Your car has several features and capabilities when it comes to braking.
Foot brakeYour main way of braking manually. Pressing the brake pedal may activate regenerative braking or engage the friction brakes, depending on the driving conditions.
One pedal driveWhen One pedal drive is active, you control both braking and acceleration with the accelerator pedal.
Regenerative brakingSlows the car down by using the car’s movement to charge the battery.1
Friction brakesSlows the car down by engaging the disc brakes.
Parking brakeKeeps the car in place while parked.
Auto holdAutomatically applies the brake to hold the car when coming to a stop.
Automatic brakingThis is a general term for the car's braking interventions. Several driver support and safety systems can intervene and perform braking manoeuvres for safety reasons or convenience.
Post-impact brakingAutomatic braking after severe collisions to avoid further hazards.
Electronic stability control2Helps prevent skidding and other stability-related issues by automatically applying the brakes.

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Brake lights

Your car's brake lights automatically light up during braking manoeuvres. The lights respond to manual braking from brake pedal use and One pedal drive, as well as automatic braking from any driver support system.

Emergency brake lights

During hard braking manoeuvres, or if the ABS system is activated, your car's emergency brake lights can activate. This causes the brake lights to flash to alert vehicles behind you. Your car's hazard warning lights can also be activated in these situations, but only after the car has slowed down to a speed below 10 km/h (6 mph).

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