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Auto hold (if equipped)

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.

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

Before the Auto Hold will engage, the driver's door, engine bonnet and tailgate must be closed and the driver's seat belt must be fastened.

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 and EPB is applied. The vehicle will remain at a standstill even if you release the brake pedal.
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If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released.
4
If you press the accelerator pedal with the shift lever in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or sports mode, 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.

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 whilst 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 stand by):

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

    • The engine bonnet is opened.

    • The tailgate is opened.

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

    • The engine bonnet is opened.

    • The tailgate 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Warning

To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold whilst driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle.

If there is a malfunction with the driver's door, engine bonnet or tailgate open detection system, the Auto Hold may not work properly.

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

Notice

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.