What does the 'A' with a circle icon in a car mean?

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The 'A' with a circle icon in a car represents the Auto-Hold system function. The Auto-Hold system (AUTO-HOLD) is a technological application that enables automatic handbrake functionality while the car is in operation. This technology allows drivers to avoid prolonged braking when the vehicle is stationary and prevents unnecessary rolling when the automatic electronic parking brake is engaged. The functions of the Auto-Hold system include: 1. During driving, when encountering situations like a red light that require a brief stop, the system will automatically brake the wheels after the vehicle comes to a complete stop to prevent rolling. 2. When starting on an uphill slope, the system will automatically brake to prevent backward sliding. Once the forward traction reaches a level sufficient to move uphill, the system will release the wheels automatically, allowing the vehicle to proceed forward. 3. When parking and locking the car, there is no need to pull the handbrake as the system will automatically brake the wheels. However, this feature is not available in some car models, and manual handbrake operation is still required when parking.