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

[StAiden]

Auto Hold and Engine Start-Stop can be used together. The auto start-stop function is used for stopping and starting the engine, while Auto Hold is used to stabilize the vehicle after stopping. These are two completely different functions that can operate simultaneously. Engine Auto Start-Stop automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop during driving and restarts it when it's time to move forward. On the other hand, Auto Hold is an automatic braking function that engages the handbrake for the driver when stopped at a traffic light, preventing the car from rolling backward. These are distinct functions, and some drivers may confuse them—for example, pressing the auto start-stop button when preparing to park, thinking it's the Auto Hold button, and forgetting to engage the handbrake, which can lead to the vehicle rolling.