2021 Polestar 2 Transmission
Activating and deactivating the parking brake
Activating the parking brake
The parking brake button is located next to the gear selector.
- Tap the button.
> The symbol in the instrument panel will illuminate when the parking brake is activated.
Automatic activation
The parking brake is applied automatically
- if the driver removes their seat belt and/or opens the driver’s door.
- when the vehicle is switched off manually from the center display.
- if the Hold (automatic braking at a standstill) function is activated and the vehicle has been stationary for a long period of time (about 10 minutes).
Make sure that the parking brake symbol is illuminated when you leave the vehicle.
Emergency braking
In an emergency, the parking brake can be activated when the vehicle is moving by pressing and holding in the button.
The brakes will then be applied with force in order to brake the vehicle. The braking process is canceled when the button is released or if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
In case of emergency braking at high speeds, a signal sounds during the brake procedure.
Deactivating the parking brake
The parking brake is deactivated automatically when a gear position is selected.
- Buckle your seat belt.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Select gear selector position D or R
> The parking brake will release automatically and the symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
- Release the brake pedal.
> If creep mode is activated, the vehicle will move slowly in the selected direction. If auto-hold brakes are activated, the accelerator pedal needs to be pressed down for the vehicle to move in the selected direction.
> If creep mode is deactivated, the vehicle will not move forward.
For deactivation to be possible, the driver’s seat belt must be buckled or the driver’s door closed.
Symbol in the instrument panel
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
 
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Steady light: the parking brake is activated.
Flashing: a fault has occurred in the parking brake. Read the message in the instrument panel. |
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Gear selector positions
Selecting gears
Switch gear selector position by moving the spring-loaded gear selector forward or rearward. The brake pedal must be depressed to change gear position.
Gear selector positions
The instrument panel shows the gear currently in use.
The vehicle has three different gear selector positions and a button for the parking brake:
R, N, D or P button for the parking brake.
Parking brake – P
- Tap the button.
> The symbol in the instrument panel will illuminate when the parking brake is activated.
Make sure that the parking brake symbol is illuminated when you leave the vehicle.
The parking brake must be activated in order to lock the vehicle and arm the alarm.
In an emergency, the parking brake can be activated when the vehicle is moving by pressing and holding in the button.
The brakes will then be applied with force in order to brake the vehicle. The braking process is canceled when the button is released or if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
In case of emergency braking at high speeds, a signal sounds during the brake procedure.
Reverse – R
- Buckle your seat belt.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Move the gear selector all the way forward.
> You can now back up.
Neutral – N
- Buckle your seat belt.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Move the gear selector one step forward or one step rearward.
> The vehicle will now roll freely when the brake pedal is not depressed.
D drive mode
- Buckle your seat belt.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Move the gear selector all the way rearward.
> You can now drive.
It is not possible to start the vehicle or switch gear positions when the charging cable is plugged in.
Parking brake
When the electric parking brake is being applied, a faint sound can be heard from the brake’s electric motor.
If the vehicle is stationary when the parking brake is activated, it will only be applied to the rear wheels. If it is activated while the vehicle is moving, the normal brakes will be used on all four wheels. Braking will be transferred to only the rear wheels when the vehicle is almost stopped.
Shiftlock
The brake pedal must be depressed in order to move to another gear selector position.
The gear selector can always be moved forward and rearward, but to change to a new gear selector position, the brake pedal must be depressed.
Messages in the instrument panel
If the gear selector is locked in position, a message will appear in the instrument panel, e.g. Press brake pedal to activate gear lever.
Transmission symbols and messages
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
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A fault has occurred in the transmission.
Read the message in the instrument panel. |
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Temporary fault in driveline.
Read the message in the instrument panel. |