The parking brake locks the vehicle's rear wheels. When parked, the vehicle monitors and automatically tightens the grip if necessary.
By pressing the stalk button marked P, you put the vehicle in park and the parking brake is engaged.1
Your vehicle will automatically engage the parking brake in several situations. These include:
- Your vehicle has been stationary in auto hold for an extended period of time.
- You leave your vehicle.
- A charging cable is connected to your vehicle.
- At the end of an assisted parking maneuver.
The instrument panel indicates when the vehicle is in park and the parking brake is engaged.
Warning
Avoid parking on a slope in winter conditions. The tires 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 vehicle 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.
