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by DavidUK » Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:29 am
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Hi like you say the 19 s kill the ride had one for a week when mine was off the road and was pleased to get mine back love the X1 think its a great car and has loads of room
The only bad thing about it is the the way the tick over effects the way when you let your foot off the brake you don't have to push the accelerator and it takes off unlike the x5 where you have to push the accelerator
Bit of a niggle but the car is still great
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Is yours a new X1 with 18" wheels and non-runflats?
Can't say I noticed anything odd about the "taking off" on the three I've driven, but isn't that the same in all autos? Or are you talking about some kind of "HOLD" feature on another make/model?
My E-Class used to have a hold function which operated on level or sloping ground. You brake, then push the pedal firmly again until "HOLD" appears in the dash. The car is held for as long as you like until you simply apply gas.
My Porsche has auto hold which is similar to the above but is applied automatically. When an upwards slope threatens to override the car's natural forward movement (PDK auto) the brake is applied so it doesn't roll backwards. Again, simply drive off. Other than that, it will roll forward from a standstill on level ground when the foot brake is released. At a stop, the electric handbrake can be applied and this, like the Merc, will hold the car forever until you simply press the gas pedal. Good for quick getaways.
This differs from the X1 (apart from the last mentioned feature):
Drive-off assistant
The system provides support when driving off on upward inclines. It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this.
1. Hold the vehicle in place by pressing the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive off with‐ out delay.
The vehicle is held for approximately 2 sec‐ onds after the foot brake has been released.
The possible holding duration is 2 minutes, given corresponding equipment.
Depending on the vehicle's load or when tow‐ ing a trailer, the vehicle may roll backwards a little.
I recall test driving a 2014 Z4 a few years ago. Stopped at lights, I applied the electric handbrake. Lights went green, I pressed the gas pedal and was stuck fats. Eventually worked out I had to press the brake pedal to release the parking brake, then press the gas in turn. Not going to win any traffic light grand prix in one of those eh?!
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DavidUK on Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:03 am, edited 1 time in total.
