Parking brake applied (P)

Questions about the Parking brake applied (P) symbol

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean on Audi cars?

Normally shows that the parking brake is on. Release it before driving off and check that the light goes out. This is a status light, not a brake-system fault; if the P flashes, stays on after release or comes with a fault message, check the instructions before moving and never drive against an applied brake.

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean on Škoda cars?

Lights up when the electric parking brake is applied (the same symbol also lights in the switch). On manual cars the parking brake can apply itself automatically when the ignition is switched off. If it flashes, the car is parked on a slope that is too steep to hold reliably: move to a place with less gradient.

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?

Lit red while the electronic parking brake is applied. Before leaving the car, check that it is lit with the ignition off. Flashing red means the holding force is not sufficient for the situation, for example on a steep slope.

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean on Peugeot cars?

Lights red and steady when the manual parking brake is applied or not fully released, or when the electric parking brake is applied. If it flashes (electric parking brake), applying or releasing has failed: park on level ground, engage a gear or select P, switch off and get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean on Renault cars?

Lights red, together with the indicator on the switch, while the electronic parking brake is applied. It goes out when the doors are locked.

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean on Opel cars?

Lit: the parking brake is applied. Flashing: the electric parking brake was not applied automatically, or applying or releasing it is faulty; have it remedied immediately by a workshop.

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean on BYD cars?

Steady on when the vehicle is powered on with the EPB engaged; flashes while the EPB is applying. At power-on it lights for about three seconds as a self-check; if it does not, the EPB or braking system may be faulty.

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean on MG cars?

If this lamp illuminates, the EPB is enabled or the handbrake is pulled up. If this lamp flashes, the vehicle is parked on a slope with an excessive angle or the electronic parking brake system has failed; park the vehicle on a suitable safe road.

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean on Mazda cars?

Comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON and goes off when it is released. If it stays on after release, consult an expert repairer. If it flashes, the electric parking brake has a malfunction; if it keeps flashing after operating the EPB switch, consult an expert repairer as soon as possible.

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean on Citroën cars?

Lit steadily: the electric parking brake is applied. Flashing: applying or releasing is faulty; park on level ground, engage a gear or P, switch off and call a workshop.

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean on Honda cars?

Shown with messages that the parking brake is engaged and should be released, that cruise control cannot be set because the parking brake is applied, or that cruise control was cancelled because the parking brake was applied.

Does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Audi cars it means: Parking brake applied. On Škoda cars it means: Parking brake applied / slope too steep. On Volkswagen cars it means: Electronic parking brake on. On Peugeot cars it means: Parking brake on or faulty. On Renault cars it means: Parking brake applied. On Opel cars it means: Parking brake applied. On BYD cars it means: Electronic parking brake engaged. On MG cars it means: Electronic parking brake applied. On Mazda cars it means: Parking brake applied. On Citroën cars it means: Electric parking brake. On Honda cars it means: Parking brake engaged.

What does the Parking brake applied (P) symbol look like?

Red letter P inside a circle, with curved brackets on both sides. It is also called “EPB”, “P light”, “electronic parking brake” and “handbrake”.

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