Auto hold what is it when i turn it on it turns off straight away ?

[pete3112]

Anyone know

 

[the briggie]

Auto hold is a feature when you stop and press the brake pedal hard the brakes remain on whilst still in drive mode (traffic lights etc.). The brakes will auto release when you press the accelerator

 

[siteguru]

And it's a feature that's been around for quite a while now - my current 5-y-o Insignia has it.

The issue with EVs is having to press the brake pedal hard enough to engage it, what with regen doing a lot of the braking.

 

[Mr R]

On the MG4 is it a quick short stab on the brake to engage it?

 

[Gomev]

On the MG4 is it a quick short stab on the brake to engage it?

On my previous ZS EV and on my 5 it has nothing to do with pressure, just brake to a halt and it works (if switched on).

 

[siteguru]

I don't know if it was engaged for my test drive, but I never encountered a situation where it seemed to happen as I never needed to do much braking.

 

[the briggie]

You need to have your seat belt on for it to work just in case you are testing it on your driveway...

 

[pete3112]

You need to have your seat belt on for it to work just in case you are testing it on your driveway...

I was just looking through menus and it was off so turned it on and it turns off straight away

 

[the briggie]

Not got mine yet...how do you switch in on. Currently my car is a press button next to the parking brake switch

 

[Mr R]

From the user manual, that’s what I meant before and this kinda confirms it… “firmly” which I took to mean a sort of stab on the brake.

Parking:
When the vehicle is moving forward, press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, then firmly press the brake pedal to switch the Auto Hold function from Standby to Parking state.
Note: If the vehicle is stopped by firmly pressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold function will directly enter the parking state.
The Auto Hold will exit the parking state if the brake pedal is firmly pressed again.
The Auto Hold will exit the parking state if gear D is selected and the accelerator pedal is pressed.
The Auto Hold will exit the parking state if gear R is selected.

 

[pete3112]

From the user manual, that’s what I meant before and this kinda confirms it… “firmly” which I took to mean a sort of stab on the brake.

Parking:
When the vehicle is moving forward, press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, then firmly press the brake pedal to switch the Auto Hold function from Standby to Parking state.
Note: If the vehicle is stopped by firmly pressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold function will directly enter the parking state.
The Auto Hold will exit the parking state if the brake pedal is firmly pressed again.
The Auto Hold will exit the parking state if gear D is selected and the accelerator pedal is pressed.
The Auto Hold will exit the parking state if gear R is selected.

Cheers will try next time I'm out

 

[Gem10]

Cheers will try next time I'm out

If it keeps turning off, reset the infotainment system by pressing and holding the Home button for 10 seconds.

 

[MuzGB1970]

If it keeps turning off, reset the infotainment system by pressing and holding the Home button for 10 seconds.

It doesn't seem to matter whether it's turned on or off, mine's been off for a while now and it still Autohold's when pressing the brake pedal firmly.

 

[Kithmo]

It doesn't seem to matter whether it's turned on or off, mine's been off for a while now and it still Autohold's when pressing the brake pedal firmly.

That may be hill start assist, if so it will release after 2 seconds.

 

[MuzGB1970]

That may be hill start assist, if so it will release after 2 seconds.

I've had it on for a minute or so waiting at traffic lights, it doesn't auto release.

 

[Kithmo]

I've had it on for a minute or so waiting at traffic lights, it doesn't auto release.

That's definitely Auto hold then.

 

[HQW]

If it keeps turning off, reset the infotainment system by pressing and holding the Home button for 10 seconds.

That setting is basically for display only, you can’t expect a driver to activate it via the touchscreen. When the car is stationary, and the seatbelt is fastened, just floor your brake pedal, it will be activated and the ‘A’ icon will turn green.