Automatic hold active, A (green)

Questions about the Automatic hold active, A (green) symbol

What does the Automatic hold active, A (green) symbol mean on Audi cars?

The automatic brake hold is switched on and working: when the car is stopped, the brakes stay applied for you. They release when you press the accelerator with a drive gear selected.

What does the Automatic hold active, A (green) symbol mean on Volvo cars?

The green symbol shows that auto hold is active: the brakes hold the car while it is stationary.

What does the Automatic hold active, A (green) symbol mean on Renault cars?

Shows that the AUTOHOLD function is working: it keeps the brakes applied while the car is stationary after you release the brake pedal, and releases them when you accelerate.

What does the Automatic hold active, A (green) symbol mean on BYD cars?

Solid on when automatic vehicle hold is running: the vehicle is held stationary with the brake lights on. Pressing the accelerator, shifting into Park or applying the EPB returns AVH to standby.

What does the Automatic hold active, A (green) symbol mean on MG cars?

The AUTO HOLD system is operating to assist the driver.

Does the Automatic hold active, A (green) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Audi cars it means: Automatic hold on. On Volvo cars it means: Auto hold active. On Renault cars it means: AUTOHOLD active. On BYD cars it means: Automatic vehicle hold active. On MG cars it means: AUTO HOLD operating.

What does the Automatic hold active, A (green) symbol look like?

Green letter A inside a circle, with curved brackets on both sides. It is also called “auto hold”, “automatic hold” and “brake hold”.

Checked against the source · Nov 12, 2026 · How we verify

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