Auto H?
08-02-2010, 08:14 PM
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1. Auto H is not so much for hills as for stop lights. Well, stop lights and hills. It kills AT creep, and that's a good thing. I wasn't sure I'd like it ? but it works slick.
2. Stop-and-go in the expensive cruise control is not the same thing at all. It won't stop the car for a red light unless the car in front of you stops first.
2. Stop-and-go in the expensive cruise control is not the same thing at all. It won't stop the car for a red light unless the car in front of you stops first.
08-03-2010, 08:43 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
I did try it once so far.
The Auto Hold is like the electronic "handbrake", but will go off when the gas pedal is used.
The "handbrake" doesn't.
I'm so used with the auto trans that I always keep my right foot on the brake while the car is standing still.
Will not use it often, but I guess it's a "nice to have".
08-03-2010, 10:27 AM
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My Ride: Just gone-520d m sport- Jet Black- Dakota Leather black- AluCube interior,
On order- F10 520d SE-Titanium Silver
So how is it activated- Does one press activate the system and then each time you stop the car remains static (no creep) or do you have to press the AH button each time you stop?
08-03-2010, 10:45 AM
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One press will activate the function and give you a green light signal "AUTO H" on the dashboard.
One press again to de-activate.
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08-03-2010, 08:22 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
It's badass in the X5. I used it a lot in their offroad course down in South Carolina. Was awesome. I'll definitely be using it this winter when I'm up north.
08-04-2010, 07:46 AM
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Are you sure it uses the handbrake? My Benz is using the regular breaks when I'm using the hold feature, and it's ultra smooth. Damn, why I'm I posting this here... 
Guess it's because the MB-forums are so boring... 
Guess it's because the MB-forums are so boring...
08-04-2010, 07:50 AM
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08-04-2010, 08:37 AM
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