Auto Hold ?

[Komenda]

I've found how to activate it

[Steve30]

I think its differant to Hill hold as mine is DSG ?

Yeah, Hill Hold can't be activated as VCDS says t's not installed.

So what IS Auto Hold...and what's it supposed to do?
Because thus far, I can't see it doing much at all.

Its great gadget to have on the car , if your stopped at lights with the car in gear it stops the car going forward when in drive mode brilliant 

[Ess_Three]

So what's the craic here?
Is this supposed to add Hill Hold?

I've never had any bother will hillstarts using the handbrake previously..however I'll give this a go...

If so..do you need to apply the handbrake to set the system?
I tried pulling up to an uphill junction, stopping, letting off the brake..and the car rolls back.

If I pull up to the junction, apply the handbrake as normal, then let off the handbrake...will Hill hold keep the car from rolling back for 2 seconds? Is that the idea?
I'll try this later on...

[Steve30]

So what's the craic here?
Is this supposed to add Hill Hold?

I've never had any bother will hillstarts using the handbrake previously..however I'll give this a go...

If so..do you need to apply the handbrake to set the system?
I tried pulling up to an uphill junction, stopping, letting off the brake..and the car rolls back.

If I pull up to the junction, apply the handbrake as normal, then let off the handbrake...will Hill hold keep the car from rolling back for 2 seconds? Is that the idea?
I'll try this later on...

Basically you come to a stop using your foot brake steve and the car holds the brakes on the last applied pressure. You can then let go of the pedal and it should stay put and as soon as you dab your accelerator the auto hold releases and you should creep away, but my understanding Autohold is different to hill hold ? 

[p3asa]

VW have 2 technologies going.  Hill hold and auto hold and both AFAIK are different.

Hill Hold: The convenient Hill Hold function prevents your car from rolling back when pulling away on a slope or during a hill start. The Hill Hold operates for approximately two seconds.

Auto Hold: The Auto Hold function is an extension of the electronic parking brake and offers you more convenience and extra safety. Operated via the ABS/ESP hydraulic unit, it stops your car from rolling away accidentally when standing still or setting off. When the car is braked to a standstill, Auto Hold retains the last-applied braking pressure. You can take your foot off the brake and all four wheel brakes will stay on. If the ABS wheel speed sensors detect any rolling, the braking force is automatically increased until the car comes to a standstill again. As soon as you press the accelerator again and - in the case of manual gearboxes - release the clutch, Auto Hold reduces the braking pressure.

http://web.vwstage.preview.tribalddb.co.uk/technology/glossary

It used to be an extra on earlier Golfs so may not be in your car Ess_Three

[Keithuk]

Auto Hold function

The Auto Hold function is an extension of the electronic parking brake and offers you more convenience and extra safety. Operated via the ABS/ESP hydraulic unit, it stops your car from rolling away accidentally when standing still or setting off. When the car is braked to a standstill, Auto Hold retains the last-applied braking pressure. You can take your foot off the brake and all four wheel brakes will stay on. If the ABS wheel speed sensors detect any rolling, the braking force is automatically increased until the car comes to a standstill again. As soon as you press the accelerator again and - in the case of manual gearboxes - release the clutch, Auto Hold reduces the braking pressure.

If its part of the electronic parking brake then the Golf doesn't have this does it?

Hill Hold

The convenient Hill Hold function prevents your car from rolling back when pulling away on a slope or during a hill start. The Hill Hold operates for approximately two seconds.

[Hartside]

Hill hold was only std on MY11 GTI/GTD onward, before that it was an optional extra for about 70 quid

[p3asa]

Auto Hold function

The Auto Hold function is an extension of the electronic parking brake and offers you more convenience and extra safety. Operated via the ABS/ESP hydraulic unit, it stops your car from rolling away accidentally when standing still or setting off. When the car is braked to a standstill, Auto Hold retains the last-applied braking pressure. You can take your foot off the brake and all four wheel brakes will stay on. If the ABS wheel speed sensors detect any rolling, the braking force is automatically increased until the car comes to a standstill again. As soon as you press the accelerator again and - in the case of manual gearboxes - release the clutch, Auto Hold reduces the braking pressure.

If its part of the electronic parking brake then the Golf doesn't have this does it?

No it doesn't. That is why I think they were getting mixed up with the 2 different technologies. Plus as already pointed out, it was an extra in earlier Golfs.

[Steve30]

I think its differant to Hill hold as mine is DSG ?

Yeah, Hill Hold can't be activated as VCDS says t's not installed.

So what IS Auto Hold...and what's it supposed to do?
Because thus far, I can't see it doing much at all.

its for people that cant hold their own 

You given it large again , let me know when you in the smoke next 

[R32UK]

I think its differant to Hill hold as mine is DSG ?

Yeah, Hill Hold can't be activated as VCDS says t's not installed.

So what IS Auto Hold...and what's it supposed to do?
Because thus far, I can't see it doing much at all.

its for people that cant hold their own 

You given it large again , let me know when you in the smoke next 

probably when im stood behind your car