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Does the auto-hold function damage the car?

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Fred
07/29/2025, 01:05:51 PM

auto-hold function does not damage the car. The automatic parking system (AUTO-HOLD) adds some functions to the electronic handbrake (HOLD), making the handbrake more user-friendly (especially for beginners). When the indicator light on the AUTO-H button is on, it means this function is activated. The working principle of automatic parking (AUTO-HOLD) is as follows: 1. The electronic handbrake simply locks and releases the rear wheels, while automatic parking applies to all four wheels. It determines whether the wheels need to be locked or released based on multiple pieces of information such as wheel speed, wheel torque, and throttle position; 2. When the wheel speed gradually decreases to zero, the automatic parking system will determine that the vehicle needs to brake, and the system will automatically lock all four wheels. At this point, you can release the foot pressing the brake pedal to relax; 3. When starting, just lightly press the accelerator pedal. After receiving signals such as throttle opening, gear position, and forward wheel torque, the automatic parking system will determine that the vehicle is about to start and will release the brake, allowing the vehicle to start normally.

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