Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Pull-away assist systems
This section covers everything that helps the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 pull away smoothly: an introduction, the relevant indicator lamps, the Auto Hold function that holds the car stationary without the brake pedal, the Start/stop system, and — on automatic gearbox cars — the downhill driving assistant.
Questions & answers
Pull-away assist systems — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What pull-away assist systems does the Golf Mk7 have?
Auto Hold (holds the car stationary without pressing the brake), the Start/Stop system (switches off the engine at standstill to save fuel), and on automatic models, a downhill driving assistant.
Is Auto Hold the same as the electronic parking brake on the Golf Mk7?
They are separate systems that work together. Auto Hold uses the service brakes to hold the car at junctions; the EPB uses a separate electric motor on the rear brakes for parking.
Does the Golf Mk7 downhill assistant work on manual gearbox cars?
No. The downhill driving assistant is only available on vehicles with an automatic gearbox, where it selects the best gear for engine braking on descents.
