Canceling Auto Hold function

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  • To cancel the Auto Hold operation, press the Auto Hold switch. The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn off.
  • To cancel the Auto Hold operation when your Kia is at a standstill, press the Auto Hold switch while pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE

  • The following are conditions when the Auto Hold will not engage (Auto Hold light will not turn green and the Auto Hold system remains in standby):

    • The driver's door is opened

    • The engine hood is opened

    • The gear is in P (Park)

    • The EPB is applied

  • The Auto Hold automatically switches to EPB under any of the following conditions (Auto Hold light remains white and the EPB automatically applies):

    • The driver's door is opened.

    • The engine hood is opened.

    • Your Kia is in a standstill for more than 10 minutes.

    • Your Kia is standing on a steep slope.

    • Your Kia moved for a few seconds.

      In these cases, the brake warning light comes on, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white, and a warning sounds and a message will appear to inform you that EPB has been automatically engaged. Before driving again, press foot brake pedal, check your surrounding and release parking brake manually with the EPB switch.

  • If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights up yellow, the Auto Hold is not working properly. Take your vehicle and have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up, or parking your vehicle.

If there is a malfunction with the driver's door or engine hood open detection system, the Auto Hold may not work properly.

Have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTE

A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.