Activating the parking brake
- 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. |
In the event of a parking brake malfunction
An audible warning signal will sound if the parking brake is activated while the vehicle is being driven.
If the vehicle must be parked before a potential fault is rectified, the vehicle must be secured so that it does not roll away.
To secure the vehicle, make sure it is parked on level ground and:
- Block one or more wheels using chocks or another suitable object.
- Angle the front wheels toward the curb or similar.
Replacing brake padsDue to the design of the electric parking brake, the rear brake pads must be replaced by a workshop. Contact Polestar Customer Support.
Symbols in the instrument panel
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
|
| A fault has occurred in the brake system. Read the message in the instrument panel and contact Polestar Customer Support. |
|
| A fault has occurred in the brake system. Read the message in the instrument panel. |
| | A fault has occurred in the parking brake Read the message in the instrument panel. |
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.
Parking on a hill
If the vehicle is pointing uphill:
- Turn the front wheels so they are pointing away from the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill:
- Turn the front wheels so they are pointing toward the curb.