AUTO HOLD
The AUTO HOLD maintains the vehicle in a stopped position without depressing the brake pedal.
Applying AUTO HOLD
Operation
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Press the AUTO HOLD button. The AUTO HOLD indicator will appear white.
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The AUTO HOLD indicator changes from white to green when the vehicle is stopped.
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AUTO HOLD will be released automatically when the accelerator pedal is depressed in D, R or in the manual mode. the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white.
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Press the AUTO HOLD button again whilst depressing the brake pedal to cancel the AUTO HOLD operation.
Non-operating condition(s)
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The gear is in P (Park)
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The EPB is applied
If the vehicle is restarted with the AUTO HOLD button pressed, AUTO HOLD will be in the standby state.
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate AUTO HOLD whilst driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle.
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For shift lever type, AUTO HOLD will not be activated when the gear is in R (Reverse).
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If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights up yellow, the AUTO HOLD is not working properly. Take your vehicle to a professional workshop and have the system checked. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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A click or electric brake motor whine sound may be heard whilst operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly.
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The AUTO HOLD indicator does not change from white to green when the vehicle is stopped by regenerative braking mode.
AUTO HOLD warning messages
The AUTO HOLD function will display a warning message with sound under certain conditions:
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When the EPB is automatically applied from AUTO HOLD
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AUTO HOLD to EPB conversion is not working properly
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Brake pedal is not applied when the AUTO HOLD button is pressed