[psyxologos]

Originally Posted by AP

yeh checked it, its called drive off assistant.

Is this independent from the automatic handbrake or a function of it?

[DLerner]

Originally Posted by AP

For an auto, (not sure about manual) , if the car is on an incline, the hand brake engages autoamtically so when you take your foot off the brake, the car is held for a few second so you have a chance to put your foot on the gas pedal without rolling back. No need to put the hadbrake on.
As you gradually apply gas, you can hear the handbrake come off and then move forward.

This is true for the manual too. There is no button to push, it's automatic for about two seconds.

[ipso_facto]

Originally Posted by The X Men

Going from reverse to forward, you dont need to hold the lock button on the shifter. This makes it easier to do a 3 point turn.

Great, thanks for this one. I use this now ... much quicker to shift straight into drive, than holding the lock button. Cheers ...

[fat dog]

Originally Posted by The X Men

Going from reverse to forward, you dont need to hold the lock button on the shifter. This makes it easier to do a 3 point turn.

Most autos allow this at low speeds, predominantly to allow the car to be rocked back and forth quickly if stuck in snow, mud etc. As you say, also very handy for low speed manoeuvres.

Another nice feature of the auto is that when you come to a standstill and want to kill the engine, you don't have to press the park button. Stopping the engine automatically engages park.