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Fig. 126 In the centre console: button for the Auto Hold function.
Description of the Auto Hold function
The Auto Hold function can hold the vehicle stationary. It is not necessary to hold the vehicle with
the foot brake in this case.
button ⇒ Fig. 126
The Auto Hold function is active when the indicator lamp in the
(arrow) lights up yellow and the indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster display lights up green.
The Auto Hold function stops holding the vehicle as soon as it moves off.
If any of the conditions for the Auto Hold function change while the vehicle is stationary, the Auto
Hold function will switch off automatically. The green indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster
display then goes out together with the yellow indicator lamp in the
button.
Switching on the Auto Hold function
The Auto Hold function can be switched on when the driver door is closed and the engine has been
started.
Press the
button ⇒
. The indicator lamp in the
button ⇒ Fig. 126
(arrow) lights up yellow. The Auto Hold function is operational, but the vehicle is not necessarily held
stationary ⇒
.
DSG® dual clutch gearbox: if the selector lever is moved to position N, the Auto Hold function will
not be switched on or will be switched off. As a result, the vehicle will not be held securely in a
stationary position ⇒
.
Holding the vehicle stationary with the Auto Hold function
Make sure that the Auto Hold function is operational. The indicator lamp in the
button lights up yellow.
Bring the vehicle to a standstill using the brake ⇒ Parking .
Manual gearbox: disengage the clutch and either keep the clutch fully depressed or shift to neutral.
Release the brake. The indicator lamp
will light up greenon the instrument cluster display. The
vehicle is being held stationary by the Auto Hold function ⇒
.
Switching off the Auto Hold function
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