Hold button near hand brake.

[Warlock]

Hi there,

I bought a 96 WRX wagon ( Auto) there is a hold button behind the hand break
i wanted to know what is that and wats the use of it.
i drive it normaly on tarmic but some time takes it on gravel .

Cheers
Warlock

 

[Helge Opgård]

Hi there,

I bought a 96 WRX wagon ( Auto) there is a hold button behind the hand break
i wanted to know what is that and wats the use of it.
i drive it normaly on tarmic but some time takes it on gravel .

On my 99 Forester Turbo Automatic that button is labeled "AT-Hold", it
makes the AT start in second gear. It reduces the risk of wheel slippage
when starting on very slippery surfaces (ice and snow).