---
active: true
derived: false
header: 'Auto-release on drive-away (Drive-Away Assist)'
level: 1.6
normative: true
reviewed: null
links:
  - SG-004
asil: B
---

# SYS-006: Auto-release on drive-away (Drive-Away Assist)

When the parking brake is engaged and the driver shows intent to drive away (throttle actuation with gear engaged), the system must release the parking brake within 500 ms. Precondition: all safety criteria (driver door closed, seatbelt fastened) are met.