How to activate the AUTOHOLD function in Q5L?
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Press the AUTOHOLD button next to the gearshift, and the ON prompt will appear. At this point, you can drive normally. When waiting at a traffic light, after braking to a complete stop, you can release the brake pedal - the auto hold function will then engage without needing to keep your foot on the brake or shift to P mode. To resume driving, simply press the accelerator. Below is an introduction to the auto hold principle: 1. When the vehicle is temporarily stopped and needs to restart within a short time, this parking situation is handled by the ESP-controlled braking system. 2. The computer uses a series of sensors to measure the vehicle's levelness and wheel torque, judges any tendency for the vehicle to creep, then applies appropriate braking force to keep the vehicle stationary.
I just started driving the Audi Q5L not long ago, and its auto-hold feature is really convenient. After you start the car, look around the center console or gear lever area—there's a small button labeled 'AUTO HOLD.' Just press it once. Then, when driving, if you come to a stop at a red light or in traffic, press the brake pedal firmly to stop completely, and the system will automatically lock the wheels. You can release your foot, and the car will stay firmly in place. Press the accelerator to move again. This feature is super practical, especially in congested city traffic, saving your foot from getting sore from holding the brake. I also found it useful on slopes—just lightly press the accelerator to start, avoiding the risk of rolling back. Just remember to fasten your seatbelt, or the feature might not activate. If the button light doesn’t turn on, try restarting the engine. In short, taking a few seconds to enable it makes daily driving much more effortless.
