How to use HOLD function in new C class?
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How to use HOLD function in new 2012 C class?
I checked manual, there is a HOLD function in the new 2012 C Class, it allows you to take off your foot from the brake when the car is not running, it's a nice feature when waiting for red light. I tried but didn't figure out how it works, can anyone tell me what trick there is? thank you!
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I checked manual, there is a HOLD function in the new C Class, it allows you to take off your foot from the break when the car is not running, it's a nice feature when waiting for red light. I tried but didn't figure out how it works, can anyone tell me what trick there is? thank you!
The car has to be running, or power brakes don't function in this or any car.
It is meant to help prevent rollback on a hill for a second or two while your foot transfers from the brake to the accelerator after standing still with the car running.
It's been around for a while and is on my 2009 model as well.
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It's a b-r-a-k-e, not a b-r-e-a-k, unless you have broken it.
The car has to be running, or power brakes don't function in this or any car.
It is meant to help prevent rollback on a hill for a second or two while your foot transfers from the brake to the accelerator after standing still with the car running.
It's been around for a while and is on my 2009 model as well.
The car has to be running, or power brakes don't function in this or any car.
It is meant to help prevent rollback on a hill for a second or two while your foot transfers from the brake to the accelerator after standing still with the car running.
It's been around for a while and is on my 2009 model as well.
Hill start assist function: When the driver moves his foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal, the brake will automatically delay 0.7-1.0 seconds in order to prevent coasting.
HOLD function: when car is in complete stop after braking, the state will be maintained without need of keeping stepping on the brake pedal by drivers, which can significantly relieve drivers in a traffic jam. This HOLD function will be automatically called off until the brake pedal is stepped on again or the accelerator pedal is stepped on directly.
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On my 2010 E class, to engage the HOLD feature, you have to just push the brake pedal down as far as you can while at a stop. It may feel as if your pumping the brakes, but just push it down further than normal once and you"ll see the little HOLD sign come up in the instrument cluster. It works great!
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No, HOLD function is different with the Hill start assist.
Hill start assist function: When the driver moves his foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal, the brake will automatically delay 0.7-1.0 seconds in order to prevent coasting.
HOLD function: when car is in complete stop after braking, the state will be maintained without need of keeping stepping on the brake pedal by drivers, which can significantly relieve drivers in a traffic jam. This HOLD function will be automatically called off until the brake pedal is stepped on again or the accelerator pedal is stepped on directly.
Hill start assist function: When the driver moves his foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal, the brake will automatically delay 0.7-1.0 seconds in order to prevent coasting.
HOLD function: when car is in complete stop after braking, the state will be maintained without need of keeping stepping on the brake pedal by drivers, which can significantly relieve drivers in a traffic jam. This HOLD function will be automatically called off until the brake pedal is stepped on again or the accelerator pedal is stepped on directly.
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Yea, I will also confirm that "Hold" is different from Hill-start assist, and is new to the c-class lineup in the 2012 model year.
To activate the feature, once stopped, further depress the brake pedal swiftly and firmly and it should activate.
To activate the feature, once stopped, further depress the brake pedal swiftly and firmly and it should activate.
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No, HOLD function is different with the Hill start assist.
Hill start assist function: When the driver moves his foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal, the brake will automatically delay 0.7-1.0 seconds in order to prevent coasting.
HOLD function: when car is in complete stop after braking, the state will be maintained without need of keeping stepping on the brake pedal by drivers, which can significantly relieve drivers in a traffic jam. This HOLD function will be automatically called off until the brake pedal is stepped on again or the accelerator pedal is stepped on directly.
Hill start assist function: When the driver moves his foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal, the brake will automatically delay 0.7-1.0 seconds in order to prevent coasting.
HOLD function: when car is in complete stop after braking, the state will be maintained without need of keeping stepping on the brake pedal by drivers, which can significantly relieve drivers in a traffic jam. This HOLD function will be automatically called off until the brake pedal is stepped on again or the accelerator pedal is stepped on directly.
And, hill start assist holds the brakes for 2-3 seconds regardless of what the book says. I use it all the time.
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I have actually found that Hill start assist will actually hold the vehicle indefinitely if you are on an incline. (Well, not sure about FOREVER, but at least 2 minutes). I have a light by my house on a hill and I always just sit there not holding the brake or anything and stay...
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I stand corrected on the names of two related features. My experience is the same that the hill assist effect lasts, at most, a couple of seconds before releasing.
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I have actually found that Hill start assist will actually hold the vehicle indefinitely if you are on an incline. (Well, not sure about FOREVER, but at least 2 minutes). I have a light by my house on a hill and I always just sit there not holding the brake or anything and stay...
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MB could easily have included the Hold function in our cars since the Es and Ss had it anyway. More bad product planning. I'm still cursing the deletion of memory seats and mirrors.
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I think I didn't press the brake pedal hard enough to activate it, I was afraid it's gonna damage the brake if I did so.
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If you think you can damage anything with your foot, I suggest you find, in your manual, the explanation of Brake Assist (BAS) which will put your mind at rest.
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Hold is great. Just press the brake pedal firmly until you see "HOLD" in the cluster. Then it holds the brake for you until you press the accelerator or the brake pedal again.
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Personally, I would not use it. I've had a habbit of using neutral when stopped, hills or flats, and use light brakes. This unloads the torque converter and stops heating the trans oil, especially at long lights and/or hot summer days on radiant tarmac.
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Personally, I would not use it. I've had a habbit of using neutral when stopped, hills or flats, and use light brakes. This unloads the torque converter and stops heating the trans oil, especially at long lights and/or hot summer days on radiant tarmac.
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Personally, I would not use it. I've had a habbit of using neutral when stopped, hills or flats, and use light brakes. This unloads the torque converter and stops heating the trans oil, especially at long lights and/or hot summer days on radiant tarmac.
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Personally, I would not use it. I've had a habbit of using neutral when stopped, hills or flats, and use light brakes. This unloads the torque converter and stops heating the trans oil, especially at long lights and/or hot summer days on radiant tarmac.
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lol woohoo... just tried it. and it WORKS.
just a short note that your back brake lights will stay on for the duration of the HOLD function.
Its one of those things that its better to have than not to have....
just a short note that your back brake lights will stay on for the duration of the HOLD function.
Its one of those things that its better to have than not to have....
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but if it did not happen he first time, depress a little and try again..
lets say you press 50% for your car to come to a halt..
then press to 80% to activate HOLD function.
if it fails, depress the brake pedal to 30% and press again to 80%.
hope that helps.
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pretty hard.. lol..
but if it did not happen he first time, depress a little and try again..
lets say you press 50% for your car to come to a halt..
then press to 80% to activate HOLD function.
if it fails, depress the brake pedal to 30% and press again to 80%.
hope that helps.
but if it did not happen he first time, depress a little and try again..
lets say you press 50% for your car to come to a halt..
then press to 80% to activate HOLD function.
if it fails, depress the brake pedal to 30% and press again to 80%.
hope that helps.
thank you!
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What?? It's the same as manually stepping on the brake pedal, the hold function just allows you to take your foot off the pedal while applying the necessary brake to keep your car stopped...by saying you wouldn't use the Hold feature, you are essentially saying that you do not use your brakes at all...
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....by saying you wouldn't use the Hold feature, you are essentially saying that you do not use your brakes at all...
Read Sportstick's correct response. He described sparing the thrust bearing in the clutch ***'y of his MTX. I'm sparing the trans fluid excess heat in the
ATX.
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Anyway, for people who just step on the brake pedal when stopped, the Hold function is great but may need to press it one or two times to engage. Auto transmission fluid heat be damned!
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He is actually making a more subtle distinction and driving his automatic similarly to how I manage my manual trans. Use the brakes to stop the car. If on a flat surface, engage Neutral and let the car stand still with no need for brakes. If on an incline, apply just enough brakes to hold the mass of the car, not having to offset the powertrain trying to move the car forward. Shift either the auto (or stick) into gear when ready to move again.
Now i don't have to get my gf to step on this and that when i want to take photos of my car's back lights,,
