Auto Hold (Brake Hold)
Auto hold keeps the car stationary after it has stopped, without the driver keeping the foot on the brake pedal.
What is Auto Hold (Brake Hold)?
It is activated with a button and works at traffic lights and in queues. The brakes release automatically when the driver presses the accelerator. If the car is held for a long time or the driver leaves, the electronic parking brake usually takes over. It reduces fatigue in stop-and-go traffic.
How it works
The ESC unit maintains brake pressure after a stop and releases it when drive torque is requested.
Why it matters for your car
On some cars, the driver's seatbelt and door must be closed for auto hold to work. A fault in the electronic parking brake or ESC can disable the function.
Other terms
- 800-Volt Architecture
- Airbag Warning Light (SRS Light)
- Blow-by
- Catalytic Converter Theft
- Clearing Fault Codes
- Compression Ratio
- Ground Clearance
- Hazard Warning Lights
- Kerb Weight (Curb Weight)
- Neutral Safety Switch (Inhibitor Switch)
- Panel Van
- Rinseless Wash
- Scheduled Charging (Charging Timer)
- Spare Wheel
- Spark Plug Gap
- Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)
- Tonneau Cover
- USB-C Port In The Car
- Window Regulator
- Windscreen Demisting (Defrost)