What does brakehold mean in a car?

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The brakehold in a car refers to the automatic parking system. When this function is activated, the vehicle can be stopped by pressing the brake pedal during temporary halts. To resume driving, simply press the accelerator pedal to release the braking force. Here is additional information: 1. Temporary Parking: When the vehicle is temporarily parked and needs to restart after a short period, the parking is handled by the ESP-controlled braking system. The computer uses a series of sensors to measure the vehicle's levelness and wheel torque, determining any tendency to roll and applying an appropriate braking force to keep the vehicle stationary. This braking force is just enough to prevent movement without being too strong, ensuring a smooth restart without severe jerking when the accelerator is pressed. 2. Time Limit Exceeded: If the temporary parking exceeds a certain duration, the braking system switches to mechanical rear-wheel parking (activating the electronic handbrake) instead of the previous four-wheel hydraulic braking. When the vehicle is ready to move, the electronic system detects the pressure on the accelerator pedal and, for manual transmission models, the clutch pedal's travel to determine whether to release the brake.