Will the Mercedes HOLD function damage the car?
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HOLD is activated when the vehicle comes to a complete stop after the first brake application, and then a little more pressure is applied. This creates extra pressure, but its purpose is to send a signal to the pressure sensor in the control unit, which is the signal to activate the HOLD function. It does not have any impact on the brake discs. Related details are as follows: 1. HOLD function: HOLD, when translated directly from English, means to hold or keep (something) in place. Modern Mercedes vehicles come standard with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and HOLD is a sub-function under this system, known as the hold function. When this function is activated, the vehicle remains in a braked state even when the brake pedal is released, as long as the transmission is in D, N, or R gear. 2. No wear and tear: Mercedes uses an automatic transmission, and the torque converter (which functions similarly to a manual clutch) includes a lock-up clutch. However, this clutch is only engaged when the vehicle is moving at a steady speed. When the vehicle is stationary, it is disengaged, and the power transmission between the engine and the transmission is achieved through the circulation of hydraulic fluid in the torque converter. Therefore, no wear occurs.