How To use Auto Hold and Parking Brake on a Volkswagen Audi Skoda or Seat etc 

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Once I parked a car with auto hold in a very steep downhill position. When I drove again, normally I will hold the brake and release it gently to slowly rolling down without pushing the gas pedal, but the car didn't allow me to do so. I had to press the gas pedal to release the auto brake, which is scary to me. What would you do in such situations?

@@haibuihoang I am not sure how your car is configured but on my golf I would give a bit more gas to be able to move off while pressing the clutch. The car should remain stationary with active auto hold. Then, I would start releasing slowly the clutch and just before the clutch engage, the brake should be released automatically. At this point I use clutch control and give more or less gas to control my speed. I tested that on a fairly steep hill and it worked quite well.

@@turtletrading4207 That's an electric car! When I release the brake and it starts rolling down, then it comes to stop as the auto hill is activated. So that I need to press the gas while going downhill.

@@haibuihoang Wait what? If you have an electric car, then the process should be infinitely easier. You just have to press on the accelerator gently to move off.

@@haibuihoangIf you don’t know how to use auto hold downhill or you are scared that you have to apply the acceleration while starting from downhill, you can always turn off the auto hold and use your car normally without auto hold. Remember this feature is your personal choice, if you want to use, not use or when you want to use.

Tom Jardine Let me guess robots are going to take over the world too? Lol

Your not wrong and they’re pretty expensive to replace aswell I’m driving golf mk6 I was going to purchase a mk7 but because of the electronic feature it was a no go for me

@@kriskringle6298 irony aside he isn't wrong. The electronics could fail and leave your car stuck in a completely undesireable moment. And they are expensive to fix too. Electronic handbrakes are really not necessary and add potential failure points.

@@pickle24 the electronic handbrake is a necessary thing if you want to have an autonomousand smart car, this was the last thing a car couldn't do itself, with the electronic handbrake, the car is safer and and more autonomous, this is a step that will be integrated in every car just like switching from a manuel to an automatic, this is the future

@@wolfinblouse5286 but i don't want that. Not everyone wants that.

What was your first car?

@@liban2 7.5 golf R

@@Thenormalguy_real_one bloody hell MK7.5 Golf R as your first car? I'm looking at a standard MK7 Golf as my first car

@@liban2 nah man I’m just joking I got a 1.0 7.5😭😭😭😭

I always wondered why people were keeping their foot on the brake and blinding me with their lights, now I know why.

Lmao, why would you go into neutral and apply the parking brake at a light? If thats your intend then just shut the car off and use engine brake. I think its a great idea that it lights up the rear cuz otherwise people may think youre driving off and rear end you

Same how are u getting on

You can stop for however long you like, the car will eventually automatically turn on the E brake after some time

MOHSEN AQ you can keep it on D, no need for putting it in N, the clutches are not being worn when auto hold works

No need. Auto Hold does just that. After the green light appears on the dashboard, you can release the brake pedal and the car will remain stationary.

Actually if the auto hold is on, and you release the foot brake, you’ll notice if you try to press the foot brake back down you won’t be able too. I couldn’t explain why, but I’ve noticed this. Letting go of the brake to prepare to take off but then changing my mind and being nervous that the auto hold might let go (anxiety lol) then I go to press down the foot brake and it’s locked itself in place hahaha

If you have Auto Hold turned on and you press on the brake pedal, then yes

You cannot use the parking brake on a hill for a hill start because you have to have your foot on the foot brake in order to release the parking brake (if auto hold is off). This is exactly the reason you use the auto hold.

@@jacintarene_ only if going in reverse. Hand brake releases when you press the accelerator in 1st gear

Dumb comment !

didn't think about that, I'm about to get a golf with this feature and park every evening using your stated method. I'm still going to try it. curiosity kills the cat i suppose 🤣

Hi Ian, it shouldn’t release until the clutch is slightly lifted, and also the accelerator is slightly depressed. If you leave the accelerator until the very last moment it should do the job. It’s a bit weird to get used to

@@Luke_G mine is the same as Ian’s, once I start to release the clutch (nowhere near biting point) it disengages auto hold and car can easily roll back. It’s literally the slightest release of the clutch that turns it off…..I only bought a 2016 mk7 a month ago. Do you think it’s a software issue ?

@@Kevinmo12 I’m having the same issue. Recently bought a MK7 golf 2013 and I started rolling back on a hill when I lifted the clutch to get the biting point

@@poppybaines2931 I went into My local Volkswagen few weeks ago and they told me that it’s normal for auto hold to release with just clutch…I don’t believe them

@@Kevinmo12 I am going to keep testing mine and bring it my local Volkswagen dealership too. I don't believe them! It is a really dangerous way to pull away from anywhere. Also it goes against everything I know about the routine of setting off after 8 years of driving.

Is it the Auto Hold button being pressed or is it the handbrake pulled up or down?

It’s the seatbelt being plugged in

US golfs get manual handbrake

I hated this feature when I first got the car, but now I am familiar with it, I like it! Only tip - if doing slow manouvers on a gradient (like a 3 point turn on a hilly road) I found the "auto hold" essential!!! If you try and use the "manual hold" it is harder to control the car. Also the "auto hold" works well if you are driving in a multi-storey car park.

My golf 6 has a manual handbrake and an auto hold feature ;) I dont think it light up the braking lights tho i could be wrong about that since i usually sit inside the car haha. Anyways it applies if you press the brake firmly and holds the car for about 5 secs, i think its meant for hill starts since its a manual, idk if autos have it. If you press the brake lightly it doesnt do it and theres no button that im aware of that disables it, thought idk why you would want to disable it

Electronic parking brake is much better.

King Of Dunk go to your local vw

Sell it

Use your manual handbrake instead.