What does the Autohold function mean in Volkswagen cars?

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Autohold refers to the Auto Hold system, which prevents the vehicle from rolling back when the brake is pressed on slopes. Below are the functions of Auto Hold and how the Auto Hold system works: Functions of Auto Hold: Auto Hold essentially provides automatic braking. When Auto Hold is activated, there's no need to engage the handbrake, enhancing driving safety. How the Auto Hold system works: The brake management system controls the braking of all four wheels through an extension of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) function. In other words, the Auto Hold system is an extension of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) and is controlled by the ESP component.