What does autohold mean in a car and how to use it?
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Autohold in a car refers to the automatic parking brake system. When you press this button while braking, it can prevent the car from sliding even on a slope. However, for proper use, you must fasten your seatbelt, firmly press the brake pedal after the car stops, and then you can lift your foot. The autohold parking system is an application technology that enables automatic handbrake functionality while the car is running. When the autohold function is activated, it allows the driver to avoid prolonged brake pedal pressing when stopping the car and prevents unnecessary sliding, making it particularly useful for uphill/downhill driving and frequent starts/stops. This system combines temporary braking during driving with long-term braking after parking, achieving parking brake functionality through electronic control.
Autohold is one of my favorite features in my car. Simply put, it automatically helps me brake and keeps the car stationary. For example, when waiting at a traffic light, after I press the brake to stop the car, activating autohold allows me to release the foot brake while the car remains firmly in place without rolling back. To move again, just gently tap the accelerator, and it automatically releases the brake to continue driving. How to use it? Before driving, locate the autohold button on the central control screen or near the steering wheel and press it to activate. After that, every time you stop the car for a second or two, the system will automatically engage. Note that it only works when the vehicle is stationary, making it ideal for city traffic jams or slopes. The benefits are that it saves effort and enhances safety, eliminating the need to constantly press the brake and reducing fatigue. However, some cars have it turned off by default, so you may need to enable it yourself to try it out.
