Can Auto Hold and Engine Start-Stop Be Used Simultaneously?

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Auto Start-Stop is used for stopping and starting the engine, while Auto Hold is used for stabilizing the vehicle after stopping. These are two completely different functions that can be used together. More details are as follows: 1. Engine Auto Start-Stop: The engine automatically shuts off when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop during driving and restarts automatically when it's time to move forward. 2. How the Auto Start-Stop System Works: When the driver stops the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal and shifting to neutral, the Start/Stop system automatically detects that the engine is idling and in neutral. The wheel speed sensor of the locking system shows zero, and the electronic battery sensor indicates sufficient energy for the next start. Once these three conditions are met, the engine shuts off automatically. When the driver releases the brake or turns the steering wheel, the engine restarts automatically. 3. Auto Hold: This is an automatic braking function. When activated, it automatically applies the handbrake for the driver at traffic lights to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward. 4. How It Works: It integrates temporary braking during driving with long-term braking after stopping, using electronic control to achieve parking brake technology. Note: These are two distinct functions. Some drivers may confuse them, such as pressing the Auto Start-Stop button when intending to use Auto Hold, leading to forgetting to apply the handbrake and causing the vehicle to roll.