2017 Mazda CX9 help

[cubanomx]

No, Mazda doesn't have "Auto Hold" in any of its vehicles, including the new CX-9. "Auto Hold" function means once the vehicle stopped with foot brake, the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is automatically engaged, you don't need to pull the EPB switch manually like in CX-9. You can remove the foot off the foot brake pedal and the vehicle won't move due to the EPB applied. When you're ready to move, you simply step on gas pedal and the vehicle will automatically release EPB and start moving. Like I mentioned before, there's a space reserved for future "Auto Hold" push button switch by Mazda just next to EPB switch.

Hill Launch Assistance (HLA) is a totally different system on Mazda and controlled by its SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission. It prevents vehicle rolling backward or forward on the hill when you switch your foot from brake pedal to gas pedal. The transmission will hold the vehicle a maximum of 2 seconds.

Ok, its clear, no autobrake in cx9, thanks!

Now the question: is safe in long red traffic light to just enable EPB without moving the gear from D to Park?

 

[dennyd75]

No less safe than using a brake hold feature.

 

[yrwei52]

Electric Parking Brake and Auto Hold

Ok, its clear, no autobrake in cx9, thanks!
Now the question: is safe in long red traffic light to just enable EPB without moving the gear from D to Park?

Everybody has different opinion on this. My wife, and most others, will just keep the foot on brake and leave the gear in D while waiting for long traffic light. I'd pull the Electric Parking Brake switch, shift the gear from D to N, remove my foot, and wait. Once the light changes to green, I put my foot on brake, shift gear to D, move my foot to gas pedal, release EPB and go. I believe your way is fine too.

 

[cubanomx]

No less safe than using a brake hold feature.

I mean SAFE for the SUV mechanics...

 

[dennyd75]

I mean SAFE for the SUV mechanics...

Sure, as long as they aren't still under your car working on it as you're driving!

I kid, I kid. I think the word you are looking for is 'mechanicals'. And that's a good question, I constantly using the EPB while driving will cause premature failure. Brake hold on my prior car (Honda HR-V) somehow held brake pressure which released upon hitting the gas pedal. When I engaged the EPB there was a mechanical noise in the back.

 

[astriuminc]

Sure, as long as they aren't still under your car working on it as you're driving!

I kid, I kid. I think the word you are looking for is 'mechanicals'. And that's a good question, I constantly using the EPB while driving will cause premature failure. Brake hold on my prior car (Honda HR-V) somehow held brake pressure which released upon hitting the gas pedal. When I engaged the EPB there was a mechanical noise in the back.

Exactly ! that's what I think true "brake hold" is, it holds the brake pedal down after you remove your feet, kind of like a ghost hahaha LOL

it's doesn't use your EPB, it uses your regular brake pads to hold the car.

I don't think constantly using your EPB during traffic stops is a good idea,
it will wear out your parking brake pads and also the EPB motor.

Agree also, when I use EPB on my other car I can hear the motor and a sound clamp down on the rotor, no way that can be used for true brake hold, too much wear and tear on the motor.

 

[Dr Kev]

I'd hardly call having a button automatic.

what you're describing in the new CX-9 you have to lift up the EPB switch each time you want release your foot from the brakes and give your left foot a rest during traffic, I don't think it was designed or advertised for that.

"brake hold" on other vehicles is automatic, you press a button one time while in traffic (set and forget) until you press the button again to turn it off

this is true "brake hold", there's a dedicated button so you don't have to remember to lift up the EPB switch every time at a traffic stop......

 

[cubanomx]

Sure, as long as they aren't still under your car working on it as you're driving!

I kid, I kid. I think the word you are looking for is 'mechanicals'. And that's a good question, I constantly using the EPB while driving will cause premature failure. Brake hold on my prior car (Honda HR-V) somehow held brake pressure which released upon hitting the gas pedal. When I engaged the EPB there was a mechanical noise in the back.

Haha nice. Sorry my English. I try my best effort....

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[dennyd75]

Su Ingles es mucho mejor que mi espaol

 

[cubanomx]

Su Ingles es mucho mejor que mi espaol

perfect spanish (yippy)

 

[astriuminc]

No, Mazda doesn't have "Auto Hold" in any of its vehicles, including the new CX-9. "Auto Hold" function means once the vehicle stopped with foot brake, the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is automatically engaged, you don't need to pull the EPB switch manually like in CX-9. You can remove the foot off the foot brake pedal and the vehicle won't move due to the EPB applied. When you're ready to move, you simply step on gas pedal and the vehicle will automatically release EPB and start moving. Like I mentioned before, there's a space reserved for future "Auto Hold" push button switch by Mazda just next to EPB switch.

Hill Launch Assistance (HLA) is a totally different system on Mazda and controlled by its SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission. It prevents vehicle rolling backward or forward on the hill when you switch your foot from brake pedal to gas pedal. The transmission will hold the vehicle a maximum of 2 seconds.

yrwei52 called it, that space right below the e-brake will be for auto hold, 2017 CX-5 will have auto-hold feature for stop and go traffic,

2017 CX-9 should follow suit also as an available option