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AUTO HOLD

The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a standstill even though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal.

Set up

  1. With the driver's door, hood closed, fasten the driver's seat belt or depress the brake pedal and then press the Auto Hold button. The white AUTO HOLD indicator will come on and the system will be in the standby position.

  2. When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from white to green.

  3. The vehicle will remain stationary even if you release the brake pedal.

  4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released.

Leaving

If you press the accelerator pedal with the shifter dial in D (Drive) or manual mode, the Auto Hold will be released automatically and the vehicle will start to move. The indicator changes from green to white.

WARNING

When driving off from Auto Hold by depressing the accelerator pedal, always check the surrounding area near your vehicle.

Slowly depress the accelerator pedal for a smooth launch.

Cancel

To cancel the Auto Hold operation, press the Auto Hold switch. The AUTO HOLD indicator will go out.

To cancel the Auto Hold operation when the vehicle is at a standstill, press the Auto Hold switch while depressing the brake pedal.

NOTICE

  • The Auto Hold does not operate when:

    • The driver's seat belt is unfastened and driver's door is opened

    • The shifter dial is in P (Park) or R (Reverse)

    • The EPB is applied

  • For your safety, the Auto Hold automatically switches to EPB in such cases:

    • The driver's seat belt is unfastened and driver's door is opened

    • The hood is opened

    • The vehicle is in a standstill for more than 10 minutes

    • The vehicle is standing on a steep slope

    • The vehicle moved several times

    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 off again, press foot brake pedal, check the surrounding area near your vehicle and release parking brake manually with the EPB switch.

  • If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights up yellow, the Auto Hold is not working properly. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • While operating Auto Hold, you may hear mechanical noise. However, it is normal operation noise.

WARNING

  • Press the accelerator pedal slowly when you start the vehicle.

  • For your safety, cancel the Auto Hold when you drive downhill or back up the vehicle or park the vehicle.

CAUTION

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

In this case, have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.