How to Use the HOLD Function in a Car?
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After starting the car, press the HOLD button, and a green HOLD light will illuminate on the dashboard. For example, when waiting at a traffic light, stepping on the brake will turn the HOLD button light orange, indicating that the car has come to a stop. Below is some related information about the HOLD button: 1. HOLD is the button for autohold, with EV next to it representing the pure electric mode, which can only be selected if the battery meets certain conditions. P is the electronic parking brake button. The automatic hold function, known as AUTOHOLD in English, is equivalent to stepping on the brake; it continues to provide braking force even after releasing the brake pedal. This function is particularly useful on slopes and during frequent stops and starts. 2. Traditional handbrakes require the driver to manually release the brake or skillfully coordinate the throttle and clutch for a smooth start on a slope. The AUTOHOLD function, however, uses a slope sensor to provide precise braking force through the control unit. During startup, the parking control unit calculates information from sensors such as the clutch distance, clutch engagement speed, and throttle pedal. When the driving force exceeds the resistance, the parking brake is automatically released, ensuring a smooth start.
The most annoying part of driving in my city is having to keep my foot on the brake at red lights. But since using the HOLD function, it's been so much easier! The operation is super simple: after the car comes to a complete stop, quickly press the brake pedal firmly once, and a green 'HOLD' indicator immediately pops up on the dashboard. At this point, you can take your foot off and relax—the car stays perfectly still, as if held by an invisible handbrake. Ready to move again? Just press the accelerator and you'll go straight away, no need to worry about rolling back even on parking garage ramps. Although, I did notice it was less responsive once during rainy weather—remember not to take your foot off if the dashboard light doesn't come on. Now I use this magic feature every day in traffic jams, and my ankles never cramp up anymore.
When encountering a long red light with an automatic transmission, you can operate as follows: After the vehicle comes to a complete stop, press the brake pedal firmly for an additional half second. The central console will emit a beep prompt, and the 'HOLD' indicator will light up next to the electronic parking brake symbol. At this point, you can release your right foot, and the system will automatically maintain the braking state. When starting, lightly press the accelerator, and the parking brake will automatically disengage. Pay attention to the dashboard indicator lights; do not release the brake hastily if the function is not activated. For some models, this feature needs to be enabled first in the vehicle settings on the central display screen.
