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Auto Hold
Press the button on the center console. The button illuminates when you switch the system on.
The system could be unavailable when any of the following occur:
WARNING:
The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake.
WARNING:
You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on. At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING:
The system turns off if there is a malfunction or if you excessively rev the engine. |
The system is designed to apply the brakes to hold your vehicle at a standstill after you stop your vehicle and release the brake pedal. This could be beneficial in certain situations, for example when waiting on a hill or in traffic.
Switching Auto Hold On and Off
Press the button on the center console. The button illuminates when you switch the system on.Note:
You can only switch the system on after you close the driver door, fasten your seatbelt and start the engine.
Note:
The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.
Make sure you switch the system off before towing with your vehicle or before using an automatic car wash.
Using Auto Hold
- Use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a complete stop. The auto hold active indicator illuminates in the information display.
- Release the brake pedal. The system holds your vehicle at a standstill. The auto hold active indicator remains illuminated in the information display.
Note:
The system only activates if you apply enough brake pressure. If your vehicle is on a steep slope, you could need to press the brake pedal harder before the system activates.
Note:
Under certain conditions, the system could apply the electric parking brake. The brake system warning lamp illuminates. The electric parking brake releases when you press the accelerator pedal. See
Electric Parking Brake - Automatic Transmission.
Note:
If auto-start-stop turns off the engine, auto hold remains active.
Note:
The system deactivates if you shift into reverse (R) and press the brake pedal.
- Pull away in the normal manner.The system releases the brakes and the auto hold active indicator turns off.
Auto Hold Indicator
The auto hold indicator illuminates in the information display when the system is on and is either active or unavailable.
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Illuminates when the system is active. Your vehicle remains stationary after you release the brake pedal. | 
Illuminates when the system is on but unavailable to hold your vehicle at a standstill. |
- During an active park assist maneuver.
- Your vehicle is in stay in neutral mode. See Automatic Transmission - 7-Speed Automatic Transmission/8-Speed Automatic Transmission.
- The driver door is open.
- The driver seatbelt has not been fastened.
- You shift into reverse (R) before the system is active.
Auto Hold Information Messages
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Auto Hold Close Door And Fasten Seat Belt To Enable | Displays as a reminder to fully close the driver door and fasten the driver seatbelt. |
Auto Hold Not Available | Displays when the system is not available. |
Auto Hold Press Brake And Switch To Release | Displays when the system is active. Press the brake pedal and the auto hold button on the center console to switch the system off. |
Auto Hold System Fault Press Brake | Fully press the brake pedal.The system has detected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
Auto Hold System Malfunction | The system has detected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
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