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Post by ajm on Feb 10, 2022 9:15:34 GMT 1
On an automatic how do you release the parking brake when the engine isn't running? - for example if it is broken down and needs putting on a trailer
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Post by ForumUser2 on Feb 10, 2022 9:20:45 GMT 1
On mine, switch on ignition, put in N and release the electronic parking brake.
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Post by hal on Feb 10, 2022 10:55:14 GMT 1
Are you asking about the electric 'hand brake' on newer cars, or the actual auto box 'P' facility?
If the former, as he says. If the latter, depends on type of car - not all allow movement out of P without engine running, If yours is locked in P, then there is an emergency manual release hidden somewhere
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Post by ajm on Feb 10, 2022 11:04:52 GMT 1
Are you asking about the electric 'hand brake' on newer cars, or the actual auto box 'P' facility? If the former, as he says. If the latter, depends on type of car - not all allow movement out of P without engine running, If yours is locked in P, then there is an emergency manual release hidden somewhere Thanks for that. I'm talking about locked in P. Perhaps I need to dig the handbook out. |
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Aardvark
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Post by Aardvark on Feb 10, 2022 11:35:13 GMT 1
Surely there must be an "app" to do it.
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Post by ajm on Feb 10, 2022 11:46:53 GMT 1
Sorted! Ignition to accessories, foot on brake release P.
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Post by spectrum on Feb 10, 2022 13:00:50 GMT 1
On my Toyota there is a small access flap next to the lever, you put a small screwdriver in and twist, that releases the "Park" function, but be careful towing an automatic, mines 4x4 so difficult to tow.
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Aardvark
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Post by Aardvark on Feb 10, 2022 15:10:35 GMT 1
I thought towing was not allowed in France.
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Nifty
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Post by Nifty on Feb 10, 2022 16:07:43 GMT 1
Sorted! Ignition to accessories, foot on brake release P. Automatic shoes ? |
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