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What does HOLD mean on a car?

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07/29/25 7:40pm
HOLD means to maintain. After pressing this button, the automatic transmission is in hold mode, and the hold mode indicator light on the instrument panel will illuminate. The HOLD button adjusts the optimal driving state according to different road conditions, effectively preventing frequent gear shifts in the transmission. It also serves to force a downshift without upshifting during overtaking. The HOLD function can be used in the following situations: 1. Slippery road surfaces, such as starting on snow: Starting in snow with 2nd gear instead of 1st gear is smoother. When starting on snow, you can place the gear lever in position 2 and press HOLD, so the transmission will maintain the gear ratio in 2nd gear, resulting in a smoother start. 2. Driving on continuous curves: When driving on continuous curves, the automatic transmission in normal mode may frequently shift due to the driver's control of the accelerator pedal. Pressing the HOLD key in 4th gear will activate hold mode, keeping the transmission in 3rd gear. This not only reduces transmission wear but also allows the transmission to continuously output greater torque during driving, improving acceleration performance and making the ride smoother. 3. Driving on mountainous roads or continuous slopes: Pressing the HOLD key in 4th or 2nd gear to enter hold mode provides stronger acceleration when going uphill. When going downhill, it offers greater engine braking for safer driving, avoiding wear caused by frequent gear shifts in the transmission.
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