HOLD function
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Yes, but I wish Porsche would implement what other manufactures like BMW have done. For example, in our X5, you simply take your foot off the brake from a stop and the hold function is auto-engaged. No need to push the brake in.
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Yes, but you can just press a button to turn off the hold function. I also agree that the Auto Hold function in BMW and Audi is much more convenient.
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I hate auto hold. I'd rather have the hold function require the foot push because in my use, hold would grab before I really wanted it to activate.
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Had it do this to my Boxster once and I poor man launched right into traffic since I wasn’t expecting it and throttled sharply.
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I wonder, in which make/model did you have this experience with? I live in Chicago where parking is always impossible and never once did auto-hold on the X5 impede my ability to maneuver. Garages, parallel spots, tight lots, it never mattered.
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MB and Porsche HOLD are the same; they require stabbing the brake pedal because they are activated by brake fluid pressure rise acceleration.
BMW and Honda are the same; they activate automatically after pressing a button.
In order of preference:
Porsche: nice implementation of the pedal-stab actuation, smooth apply and smooth release
Honda: nice implementation of the button-style actuation, smooth release
MB: too firm of a pedal stab required to apply and too grabby on release
BMW: too grabby on apply and too firm and delayed on release
BMW and Honda are the same; they activate automatically after pressing a button.
In order of preference:
Porsche: nice implementation of the pedal-stab actuation, smooth apply and smooth release
Honda: nice implementation of the button-style actuation, smooth release
MB: too firm of a pedal stab required to apply and too grabby on release
BMW: too grabby on apply and too firm and delayed on release
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This is why I love Rennlist. I thought I’d read the user manual from cover to cover but still didn’t know about the foot-operated hold function. Tried it today. Brilliant! Much better than my old X3 which required heavy pumping of the brake pedal.