Hold question
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Hold question
When I found out about the hold function I thought it wasn't that interesting or useful for an automatic transmission. However, I've found I really like using it. There is just something fun about the way the car surges forward from a stop.
However, I'm wondering if it is bad for the brakes. It seems like some throttle gets applied before the brakes release. Does the hold function cause any brake wear?
However, I'm wondering if it is bad for the brakes. It seems like some throttle gets applied before the brakes release. Does the hold function cause any brake wear?
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Yeah, it saves about 200-300 milliseconds reaction time and makes a nice launch like kick forward. Tried it at a red light today. I cleared the intersection before the other cars barely got moving.
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When I found out about the hold function I thought it wasn't that interesting or useful for an automatic transmission. However, I've found I really like using it. There is just something fun about the way the car surges forward from a stop.
However, I'm wondering if it is bad for the brakes. It seems like some throttle gets applied before the brakes release. Does the hold function cause any brake wear?
However, I'm wondering if it is bad for the brakes. It seems like some throttle gets applied before the brakes release. Does the hold function cause any brake wear?
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No, it's activated by doing a double press of the brake while at a full stop. It locks the brakes in place. The primary purpose is for stopping on an incline. Secondary purpose is just for convenience.
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Nope, works while stopped in D or R. You also have to have the door closed and seat belt on I believe. They don't want people mistaking it for park.
It's kind of fun because you can get a hard launch like start.
It's kind of fun because you can get a hard launch like start.
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I've actually tried this while in drive i hit the hold took off my seat belt and opened the door an alarm goes off and beeps like hell but it stays in hold on the dash it says PUT IN PARK lol.
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I discovered this feature accidentally- on a couple of occasions I inadvertently stepped harder on the brake (engaging 'hold'), and mildly panicked when the car refused to move upon removing my foot from the brake pedal. Apparently, I pushed the pedal hard enough again to disengage hold (without realizing it), and the car was fine. The third time, I noticed the "HOLD" on the dash and then looked it up in the manual!
BTW, one doesn't have to press the pedal twice- just push it harder while stopped (in gear, etc.) and 'hold' engages. Press the pedal again to release it (or press the gas, sounds like?).
BTW, one doesn't have to press the pedal twice- just push it harder while stopped (in gear, etc.) and 'hold' engages. Press the pedal again to release it (or press the gas, sounds like?).
