Mazda Pro Tip: How to use Auto Hold on a 2017 Mazda CX-5

[@vamshik]

This would have been awesome if it is enabled automatically when you ignite the car. I always have to remember to turn it on when I start my car.

[@TheHappyKamper]

You should've mentioned that once turned on, you can engage it by pressing your foot down on the brake a bit extra till it engages. The brake pedal does 3 things based on how hard you press: 1 Regular brake, no hold 2 Hold the brakes if auto hold enabled 3 Engage i-stop

[@StuckInActive]

When you enable it and park the vehicle it also automagically engages the parking break. Neat!

[@whatcarisit6665]

StuckInActive Thanks for the tip!

[@iq-dev]

StuckInActive azaN

[@stevektoday61]

Good feature. Thank you. Didn’t know what it was for until you explained it.

[@whatcarisit6665]

Steve Was At Meadowland Thanks Steve!

[@stevektoday61]

2020 Mazda CX5

[@Dr.Silverman]

I figure it out! You have to press the brake ALL THE WAY DOWN to engage the auto hold. If you press the brake slightly, the green "hold" light will not light up on the dashboard.

[@chayablue515]

That was helpful. I was wondering why it wasn’t working

[@dant3113]

On my brand new cx-5 doesnt work half the time. Since it's a new feature on Mazda it might be a glitch. Luckily I dont rely on it.

[@radeksvoboda6252]

A good point is that it does not hold the car while in reverse. Spare yourself the first surprising reverse crash.

[@whatcarisit6665]

Ha! Great contribution, thank you for pointing that out!

[@lindamilligan6835]

I have a Mazda CX-5 automatic transmission,the park light comes on and stays on,when driving there is no resistance two wheels, what's the causes of this car,it don't do it all the time, can someone tell me ,what the issue is,I checked for recalled not any,checked with dealer

[@christopherdelsordi4669]

One interesting caveat, you must have your seat belt buckled to use this feature.

[@whatcarisit6665]

Chris Del Sordi Appreciate the comment & I hope you enjoyed watching!

[@jrnechannel1743]

Mine works at first press then it wont after stepping on the gas and still on. I did try while im at the McDonald's drive thru.

[@christianwoodley7699]

I’ve only just discovered what the Auto hold feature actually does, how hard does it hold the brakes?

[@whatcarisit6665]

Christian Woodley not sure I can answer that ... and I’ve never used it on a steel incline either.

[@vamshik]

If you live in the city, you will never miss using this feature. I realized how dependent I am on this feature when I was driving a different car without this option.

[@GuuiYae]

i see that function on my Cx 5 2018, i'm still scare to use it :)) bcus i'm afraid if it wont hold, my car will bump into the front car and that will be a big mess. Maybe I'm too old for this new technology.

[@GuuiYae]

UPDATE AFTER 4 MONTHS DRIVING CX 5 2018 GT PREMIUM PACKAGE: Everything functioned properly. Eps that automatic hold, very very useful when driving in the city with traffic and a lot of red lights. It reduces a lot of fatigue of driving. I don't need to hold my foot on the break while stopping at the red light.

[@A_guan]

Once you press it will it be on forever? Like if you turn the car off then back on the auto Brake gold will still be turned on? Or do you have to turn it on every time the car turns on

[@StuckInActive]

No, you have to re-enable the hold.

[@faristayeb3288]

It is a shame that the regional mazda agency doesn't provide such a function , even for the speed radar function in grand touring cars,,

[@danielmartinezhernandez5103]

Thanks!

[@sylvial1985]

Feature would be great at a drive thru

[@aaronh8943]

Just slap it in neutral rookies

[@chenti999]

doesn't this turn off the Brake Lights on the rear of the car? This seems like a horrible "feature"

[@whatcarisit6665]

chenti999 I’m not sure. Never had someone look for me.

[@conservativedeveloper7289]

Nope brake lights stay on. I use it every day, works perfectly. Just wish it would turn on by itself rather than having to turn it on for every drive.

[@ashihtaka]

@@conservativedeveloper7289 you have to turn it on at every stop light? Or once you turn it on once it keeps on until you turn off the ignition?

[@conservativedeveloper7289]

@@ashihtaka the latter one. You just press it once and it remains on for the drive. I've gotten in the habit of pressing the button everytike right after I start my car

[@Composurezen]

Mine never works... Just blinks yellow and turns off... What gives man

[@beniman292]

I believe you should see your dealer. Sounds faulty. :( Wouldn't hurt to consult your manual first though.

[@srana2837]

Same here. it randomly works but mostly just blinks.

[@Composurezen]

Sagar Rana dude I know what the fuck! Do you have snow where you are?

[@srana2837]

i live in jersey so sometimes not always. i actually just got this car two weeks ago. It has worked maybe 3-4 times since then. there is no mention of this issue on google either. so i dont know if anyone else is having this issue. might have to go to the dealer

[@Composurezen]

Sagar Rana my brother has same car as me man... His works 100% of the time and also I did get my car 3 weeks ago as well... We may have gotten a faulty car man it's so shitty