A lot of people who use regenerative braking may notice the Hold sign on the screen or instrumental panel when slowing down the car.
If you ever wonder what Hold means, know that it is a setting that helps to stop the car via regenerative braking. In other words, when you stop the car, this setting keeps the car in that position by applying continuous brakes even if you move your foot from the pedal.
Don’t worry if it seems puzzling! In this guide, I’ll share some ins and outs of the Vehicle Hold with some interesting topics. Here I Go!
The Meaning of Hold on Tesla Cars!
The Hold in the car’s screen or instrumental penal is a sign that indicates the car’s Stopping Mode is on the Vehicle Hold setting. It is a mode that sends non-stop regenerative braking to keep the car in stopping position when you don’t hit the brake pedal.
FYI, the speed of the regenerative braking at Hold mode is much slower than the Creep and Roll settings. Due to this, the car gets better range on the road and gets rid of the issue of brake wear as it automatically slows down or stops the car.
To understand this feature, it requires real-life examples since it is related to cars stopping at a special event. Suppose your car is in front of a traffic post, and a stop light is illuminated. In this kind of situation, you’ll probably slow down or stop the car.
In Hold mode, your car will immediately stop and won’t move forward or backward when you lift your one foot off the brake. This thing will be different in other (Creep or Roll) settings.
However, to get the automatically applied braking via the Vehicle Hold mode, your car needs to drive at a low speed (almost at a stop) while your feet off of both the accelerator and brake pedals.
And also, if your car stops on an even or hilly surface, the Hold mode will still cause the car to apply the brake. The car will remain in Hold mode until you repress the brake or accelerator pedal. As long as your car in Hold, the brake lights (yellow) will stay on and blink.
To enjoy this mode, ensure the regenerative braking is turned on.
What Is the Hold Symbol on Tesla Cars?
The Hold symbol on Tesla cars is basically gray in shade with an “H” in a circle. However, the location of this symbol can be seen in different areas based on the series.
Well, in all Tesla Model 3 and Y cars in Hold mode, the touchscreen will show the H icon in the top-left corner.
On the other hand, in Model X and S cars, you’ll able to see the Vehicle Hold sign on the top-right corner of the instrumental panel.
Turning On and Off the Vehicle Hold Mode in Tesla Cars!
To engage and disengage the Vehicle Hold mode in Tesla, you’ll need to shift the gear to P (Park). Then, click on the car’s touchscreen and go to Controls > Driving or Pedals and Steering > Stopping Mode. After that, press the Hold option.
Next, it will automatically enable the Vehicle Hold when the car slows down or stops. FYI, your car will manually turn on the Vehicle Hold when the car is at a standstill position, and you hit the brake (even in Creep or Roll setting).
To turn this mode off, you’ll need to hit the accelerator pedal or use one foot to press and release the brake pedal.
If the above instruction doesn’t work for you, then it indicates a malfunction. For further details, learn why Tesla Hold Mode not working and its fixes here.
Overall Thoughts
The Hold setting is beneficial especially when your car stays in a crowdy location where you instantly need to stop the car without moving forward or backward.
Even if this works, still don’t rely on the Vehicle Hold setting to decelerate or fully stop the car as this can cause mishaps on the road. Instead, use the brake pedal!
Hope you now understand exactly what Hold means on Tesla cars. Be sure to check the next guide about the Tesla Valet Mode if this thing seems unclear to you. Read and Enjoy!
