"hold"

stock is best · 29-06-2010, 01:56 PM

Hey guys, didnt know where to put this but meh, seems a good place...I was just wondering what the "hold" function attached to the gear stick on the BA auto astina actually does? Never seems to change anything

bourbon · 29-06-2010, 02:08 PM

its used for going down mountain roads, its keeps the gears into 2nd gear...best bet is to read the manual to see how it works and what it actually does...

nomad · 29-06-2010, 02:49 PM

AFAIK it down shifts your gear or "hold" it, depending on what gear you are in.

If you are in "D" and already in 4th, pressing it should bring you down to 3rd but when you are only in 3rd, it will keep you there. Same thing for S and L, it will downshift or limit you to the lower gear, depending in what gear you are in. But from what i remember, you should only use it at a max speed of 70KPH since some people use this to gain torque when overtaking.

Lastly, "hold" should always be off and turn on when needed, since some people confuse this with "overdrive" which is the opposite. Hope that makes sense.

stock is best · 30-06-2010, 02:50 PM

I dont have a manual thats why i asked here...Thanks guys, i guess since i've never used it in the 5 years i've had her i dont really need to know, was just curious

29-06-2010, 01:56 PM	#1
stock is best Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Miranda Car: 97' Astina BA Hatch Posts: 219	"hold" Hey guys, didnt know where to put this but meh, seems a good place...I was just wondering what the "hold" function attached to the gear stick on the BA auto astina actually does? Never seems to change anything

29-06-2010, 02:08 PM	#2
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	its used for going down mountain roads, its keeps the gears into 2nd gear...best bet is to read the manual to see how it works and what it actually does... __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

29-06-2010, 02:49 PM	#3
nomad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas \| Manila Car: 1996 Mazda Protege 1.8L BP-ZE \| 1997 Mazda Protege 1.6L B6-DE Posts: 27	AFAIK it down shifts your gear or "hold" it, depending on what gear you are in. If you are in "D" and already in 4th, pressing it should bring you down to 3rd but when you are only in 3rd, it will keep you there. Same thing for S and L, it will downshift or limit you to the lower gear, depending in what gear you are in. But from what i remember, you should only use it at a max speed of 70KPH since some people use this to gain torque when overtaking. Lastly, "hold" should always be off and turn on when needed, since some people confuse this with "overdrive" which is the opposite. Hope that makes sense. __________________ Never argue with idiots, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

30-06-2010, 02:50 PM	#4
stock is best Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Miranda Car: 97' Astina BA Hatch Posts: 219	I dont have a manual thats why i asked here...Thanks guys, i guess since i've never used it in the 5 years i've had her i dont really need to know, was just curious