AUTO HOLD warning messages

Warning messages

Description

Parking brake automatically engaged

When Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is applied while AUTO HOLD is activated, a warning will sound and a message will appear

AUTO HOLD turning Off Press brake pedal

When the conversion from AUTO HOLD to Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear

Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD

When the conversion from AUTO HOLD to Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear

Operating condition(s)

  • When the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is automatically applied from AUTO HOLD

  • AUTO HOLD to Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) conversion is not working properly

  • Brake pedal is not applied when the AUTO HOLD button is pressed

WARNING

  • To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate AUTO HOLD while driving downhill, Reversing or parking your vehicle.

  • When the conversion from AUTO HOLD to Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear.

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 visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

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

  • If the vehicle is restarted with the AUTO HOLD is in the standby position or operating, AUTO HOLD will continue to operate in the standby position.