What is the difference between auto hold and hill start assist?

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MacNova
07/30/25 8:18am
The differences between hill start assist and auto hold are as follows: 1. The hill start assist function mainly plays an auxiliary role when the vehicle is going uphill. Simply put, if the vehicle encounters an uphill section, the hill start assist will help the vehicle climb, making driving easier. 2. The main function of auto hold is: when the vehicle stops, it can brake and stop the vehicle without turning off the engine, allowing the vehicle to remain in a parked state while the gear is still in the driving position. When the accelerator is pressed to start, the auto hold automatically disengages, enabling smooth driving. Additionally, on some slopes, such as when paying at underground parking lots or during traffic jams on elevated roads, auto hold can keep the vehicle steadily stopped on the slope without rolling back. It also eliminates the need to use the handbrake like in some manual transmissions, greatly enhancing driving safety.
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