MG ZS11 Owner's Handbook Manual page 208

STARTING & DRIVING
2 Standby: Function in Standby state. The function is
active but the vehicle has not stopped. Once the
vehicle has stopped, and all other conditions are met,
the system will automatically select Park.
3 Parking: Function in Parked state. In this state the
green indicator on the instrument pack illuminates.
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With the driver's seat belt fastened, the door closed and
the engine running, press the auto hold switch to switch
the auto hold function from Off to Standby state.
With the brake pedal firmly pressed and the vehicle
completely stopped, the auto hold function will switch
from the Standby state to the Parking state.
When the auto hold is in the Parking state, engaging
forward or reverse gear and pressing the accelerator will
automatically release the auto hold function.
In some circumstances such as releasing the seat belt,
switching off the engine or remaining static for a length
of time it will result in the vehicle exiting the auto hold
Parking state. At this time the electronic parking brake
will remain applied and will require the driver to release
it using the switch.
Note: With the brake pedal pressed, operating the
switch to turn the auto hold off, the system will NOT
apply the parking brake.
Note: It is recommended to turn off the auto hold
function when reversing into the garage.