jeep islander clutch control

[Gennybro]

I met a girl at work that has an Islander. She told me that if she is on a hill and pushes the clutch in, the jeep well roll a little and stop. It wont go till she gives it some gas. I thought this was strange, I had never heard of such a thing. Why make a jeep operate in this fashion? If it is some sort of safety feature for those not able to properly use the clutch, can it be disabled?

 

[steady.foot]

Never heard of such a thing in a jeep. There was such a thing back in the late 40s and early 50s. A car with an automatic with a clutch. My uncle had one but i don't remember what the vehicle was. You push the clutch only to put it in gear and it would act like an automatic after. If i remember right, You would have to shift the gears manualy once you got it into 1st, but without the clutch.

 

[Jester32]

It's hill start assit. The abs module keeps the brakes applied till torque is applied.

 

[Jester32]

And it can be disabled.

 

[MattMayTJ]

My 2012 jetta has that but it won't roll back on a hill at all untill I tap the gas at first I hated it but when I let other people drive my car that are new at it (my little brother) I don't have to worry about them freaking out on a hill and hitting someone else. It does take a little getting used to at first tho

 

[Gennybro]

If your battery was dead in your jeep, would it prevent you from poping the clutch to get it started?

 

[Jester32]

Nah. But it's hard to start these new ones with all the electronics. All the injectors need proper voltage, coils , etc. takes a little longer for the alternator to generate enough.

 

[Jester32]

With no power the abs module won't work.

 

[steady.foot]

It's hill start assit. The abs module keeps the brakes applied till torque is applied.

With the clutch released? Where can i find more info about this? I would think it would make for a great offroad application for us that want to keep our standard transmisions.

 

[Jester32]

Jeep website has some. I may be able find my training book on it. It's even on the autos. I like it in the bush as it holds on hills and stuff. Great for tricky situations.