Applying AUTO HOLD

Operation

  1. Press the AUTO HOLD button. The AUTO HOLD indicator will illuminate white.

  2. The AUTO HOLD indicator changes from white to green when the vehicle is stopped.

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  3. 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.

  4. Press the AUTO HOLD button again while depressing the brake pedal to cancel the AUTO HOLD operation.

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Non-operating condition(s)

  • The gear is in P (Park)

  • The EPB is applied

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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.

  • For shift lever type, AUTO HOLD will not be activated when the gear is in R (Reverse).

NOTE

  • 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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • 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.