How to use the hold button on the new Camry?

[CarmenAnn]

The hold button on the new Camry can be pressed each time you get in the car to activate the auto-hold function. Detailed information about the auto-hold function is as follows: 1. When waiting at a red light, after braking to stop the car, press the brake pedal deeper to activate this function. This way, the car will not roll without pulling the handbrake. 2. This function is suitable for use in urban roads with frequent traffic lights and is also ideal for sections with frequent traffic congestion. 3. If the car does not have an auto-hold function, when waiting at a red light, you need to shift to N gear and keep pressing the brake pedal or pull the handbrake. 4. If the car has an auto-hold function, when waiting at a red light, simply press the brake pedal to stop the car and then press deeper to activate the auto-hold function.

[IsabelLynn]

Just studied this feature a couple days ago! The Camry's HOLD button is next to the gear shift - super handy at red lights. After buckling up, I press the button until the yellow light appears on the dash to activate it. At intersections, don't release the brake after stopping - just press deeper and the screen turns green when hold engages. Then you can take your foot off while the car stays completely still, and a light tap on the accelerator gets you moving. It's a lifesaver in uphill traffic, eliminating worries about rollback damaging the transmission. But remember to turn it off during car washes or quick exits, otherwise the car will stay locked in place.

[LaZoe]

This feature is perfect for a commuter like me who drives to work every day. When waiting in line for coffee in the morning, activating HOLD means I don't have to keep my foot on the brake until my leg goes numb. The operation is actually brain-dead simple: buckle the seatbelt, press the HOLD button, stomp hard on the brake after stopping at a red light, and when the green 'HOLD' light appears on the dashboard, you can free your right foot. Just be careful not to stomp too hard on the accelerator or the car will suddenly lurch forward—I got startled twice when I first used it. Once during a heavy rainstorm stuck on the elevated highway, I even freed up my hands to reply to WeChat messages, but definitely don't follow my example of distracted driving.

[SanKevin]

Here's how to do it in three simple steps: Before driving, press the 'A' button on the center console (remember to fasten your seatbelt). When waiting at a red light, press the brake until the car comes to a complete stop, and a green 'HOLD' will appear on the dashboard—then you can release your foot. It's especially useful when stuck in traffic picking up kids after school, eliminating the need to switch between D and N gears. A reminder for new drivers: remember to turn off this function in advance when reversing into a parking space, otherwise lightly pressing the accelerator may cause the car to lurch forward. After using it for half a year, I found no increase in fuel consumption, and the start-stop function works normally while waiting at lights.

[DelPreston]

Let an experienced driver explain the key points: This feature is essentially an upgraded version of the electronic parking brake. After activation, you need to press the brake pedal for an extra 0.5 seconds when coming to a stop – only when the parking icon appears on the dashboard does it mean it's successfully engaged. The most practical scenario is when queuing on spiral ramps in shopping malls, as you don't need to keep your foot glued to the brake pedal. However, remember not to use it in three situations: during towing, when wading through water, and on icy/snowy steep slopes – the manual specifically bolded these warnings. Once I forgot to turn it off when entering an underground garage, and there was an unusually loud 'clunk' sound when disengaging it with the accelerator – the mechanic later said it damaged the transfer case. Now I only activate it for long-distance driving, finding it too bothersome for city use.

[PhoebeDella]

Safety Reminder: HOLD function requires seatbelt fastening to activate. In case of collision, it automatically engages parking brake to prevent secondary impact. When activated by firmly pressing the brake pedal, the electronic parking brake's steel cables tighten to lock the rear wheels. Unlike traditional handbrakes, this system works in D gear, preventing transmission damage from forgotten gear shifts. Note: The system automatically deactivates when battery voltage is low – I once got quite a scare when my car rolled due to battery drain. Recommended to turn off after heavy rain as some owners reported rusted brake discs seizing up. New owners should practice clutch-throttle coordination in open areas first to avoid accidental activation.