Auto cars with "hold" function on the brake

[romeogolf]

Mercedes have a hold function on the brake pedal in their cars with an auto transmission. Essentially when you come to a stop a 'firm press' of the pedal holds the brakes when you remove your foot from the pedal. Brake lights remain on and a 'hold' logo appears on the instrument cluster. To release it, another firm press of the brake or simply pressing the accelerator turns the function off.

Do any other manufacturers provide this function on their autos?

[romeogolf]

Andehh said:

I have an auto hold on my BMW, if turned on the minute I stop, the car keeps the brakes on for me. Touching accelerator pulls us away. Fairly common these days!

I thought it would be, but the Mini I drove the other week didn't have it. Is it an optional extra for BMW vehicles?

[romeogolf]

Yeah, a few of you are talking about hill assist, functions which stop you rolling BACK on a hill.

What I'm asking about is the function which holds the brakes on any gradient, even on a flat area, to stop the car creeping forward in gear.