Can Auto Start-Stop and Auto Hold Be Used Together?
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Auto Start-Stop and Auto Hold can be used simultaneously. Here are detailed introductions to both functions: 1. Auto Start-Stop: The engine auto start-stop system automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop (e.g., at a red light) during driving. When it's time to move again, the system automatically restarts the engine. 2. Auto Hold: Auto Hold refers to an automatic braking function. After activating this feature, such as when stopping at a traffic light, it eliminates the need to pull the handbrake, simplifying operations by avoiding the use of manual or electronic parking brakes. For automatic transmission models, it also prevents frequent shifting between D to N or D to P.
I use this combination of features every day for my commute. At a red light, I press the brake pedal firmly, and once the engine shuts off, I release my foot—the auto hold takes over the braking so I don’t have to keep pressing. When the light turns green, a light tap on the throttle restarts the engine seamlessly, which is quite convenient. However, I turn off the start-stop feature when searching for parking spots in the garage, as the repeated restarts can be annoying. Remember, the function only triggers when the seatbelt is fastened—last time I forgot to buckle up, and the start-stop didn’t work, reminding me of this setting. In summer, when the AC is on, the start-stop duration shortens since it needs to maintain cooling.
