What is the Difference Between Auto Hold and Electronic Parking Brake?

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Roger
07/30/25 9:22am
The differences between auto hold and electronic parking brake are: 1. Different functions: Auto hold is an extension of ESP, which allows the driver to avoid prolonged braking when the vehicle is stopped, preventing unnecessary sliding of the vehicle; electronic parking brake is a technology that achieves parking braking through electronic control, working by generating friction between the brake disc and brake pads to control parking braking. 2. Different braking: Auto hold is temporary braking; electronic parking brake is long-term braking. The functions of auto hold are: 1. In situations requiring short stops such as traffic lights, the system will automatically brake the wheels after the vehicle comes to a stop to prevent rolling; 2. During uphill starts, the system will automatically brake to prevent rolling backward. The usage method of electronic parking brake is: 1. Press the electronic parking brake to stop braking; 2. Lift the electronic parking brake to start braking.
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