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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.

Applying AUTO HOLD function

  1. Depress the brake pedal, start the vehicle and then press the AUTO HOLD button. The white AUTO HOLD indicator will come on indicating the system is in standby.

  2. When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from white to green indicating the AUTO HOLD is engaged.

  3. The vehicle will remain at a standstill even if you release the brake pedal.

  4. If EPB is applied, AUTO HOLD will be released.

If you press the accelerator pedal with the shifter dial in D (Drive), or R (Reverse) when the accelerator is not depressed, the AUTO HOLD will be released automatically and the vehicle will start to move. The indicator changes from green to white indicating the AUTO HOLD is in standby and the EPB is released.

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.

Canceling AUTO HOLD function

  • 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 the vehicle is at a standstill, press the AUTO HOLD switch while depressing the brake pedal.

NOTICE

  • 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 shifter dial is in P (Park)

    • The EPB is applied

  • For your safety, the AUTO HOLD automatically switches to EPB under any of the following conditions (AUTO HOLD light remains white and the EPB automatically applies):

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

    • The vehicle is standing on a steep slope

    • The vehicle 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 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. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.

  • If the vehicle is restarted with the AUTO HOLD button pressed, AUTO HOLD will be in the standby state.

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 vehicle hood or liftgate open detection system, the AUTO HOLD may not work properly.

Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.

NOTICE

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.

Warning messages

The AUTO HOLD function will display a warning message with sound under certain conditions.

When the EPB is applied from AUTO HOLD, a warning will sound and a message will appear.

A: Parking brake automatically engaged

When the conversion from AUTO HOLD to EPB is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear.

A: AUTO HOLD turning Off! Press brake pedal

NOTICE

When this message is displayed, the AUTO HOLD and EPB may not operate. For your safety, depress the brake pedal.

If you do not apply the brake pedal when you release the AUTO HOLD by pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a warning will sound and a message will appear.

A: Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD

WARNING

Parking Brake Use

  • Never allow a passenger to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.

  • All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully engaged when parked to avoid inadvertent movement of the vehicles which can injure occupants or pedestrians.

Check the brake warning light by pressing EV button ON (do not start the vehicle). This light will appear when the parking brake is applied with the EV button in the START or ON position.

Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off.

If the brake warning light remains on after the parking brake is released while the vehicle is running, there may be a malfunction in the brake system. Immediate attention is necessary.

If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle immediately. If that is not possible, use extreme caution while operating the vehicle and only continue to drive the vehicle until you can reach a safe location or repair shop.