Get Parking and manoeuvring -> Auto Hold function Guide for Volkswagen E Golf 4 Door Second Generation (2017-2020)

Auto Hold function

Fig. 1 In the centre console: button for the Auto Hold function.

The Auto Hold function secures the vehicle against rolling away when stationary, without the

vehicle having to be held by the foot brake.

The hold function stops if the vehicle is driven off or if the prerequisites for the Auto Hold

function are not met.

Prerequisites

—The driver door is closed.

—The vehicle’s drive system is activated.

If the selector lever is moved to position N, the Auto Hold function will not switch on or will

switch itself off. As a result, the vehicle will not be held securely in a stationary position →

Switching on the Auto Hold function

—Press the

button. The indicator lamp in the

button → Fig. 1 lights up

yellow. Auto Hold is ready for use, but the car is not necessarily stopped →

If the Auto Hold function has been switched on before switching the ignition off, the function

switches on when the ignition is switched on the next time.

Holding the vehicle stationary with the Auto Hold function

—Make sure that the Auto Hold function is switched on.

—Bring the vehicle to a standstill using the brake (→ Parking, Action).

—Release the brake. The green indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster display The

vehicle is being held stationary by the Auto Hold function →

Switching off the Auto Hold function

—press the

button → . The indicator lamp in the

button → Fig. 1 goes out.

The electronic parking brake switches on automatically to hold the vehicle securely. However, the

electronic parking brake will not switch on if the brake pedal is depressed when the Auto Hold

function is switched off →

Switching off the Auto Hold function temporarily using the

button

It can sometimes be necessary to turn the Auto Hold function off temporarily to enable the

vehicle to roll more easily, for example when manoeuvring.

—Press the brake pedal with the vehicle’s drive system activated.

—Press the

button. The Auto Hold function is switched off.

The Auto Hold function will be reactivated as soon as the brake pedal is depressed when the

vehicle has come to a standstill.

Settings in the Infotainment system

With some equipment levels, additional settings can be adjusted in the

automatically when starting a journey (→ Vehicle settings menu, Operation).

WARNING

The intelligent Auto Hold function cannot overcome the laws of physics, and operates only

within the limits of the system. Do not let the extra convenience afforded by the Auto Hold

function tempt you into taking any safety risks when driving.

●

Make sure that the indicator lamp lights up green or red on the instrument cluster display

if the vehicle is to be held securely. The vehicle is being held by the Auto Hold function if the

green indicator lamp is lit and by the electronic parking brake if the red warning lamp is lit.

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Never leave the vehicle if the engine is running and the Auto Hold function is switched on.

The Auto Hold function cannot hold the vehicle in all hill start situations or brake it

sufficiently on all slopes going downhill, e.g. if the ground is slippery or icy.

NOTICE

Always switch off the Auto Hold function before driving into a car wash. Damage may

otherwise be caused by automatic activation of the electronic parking brake.

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