Kia Sportage: AUTO HOLD: (if equipped)

AUTO HOLD keeps the Kia Sportage stationary after you stop without requiring you to keep your foot on the brake pedal.

Applying AUTO HOLD

Operation

• Press the AUTO HOLD button. Its indicator illuminates white to show that the system is ready.

• When the vehicle comes to a stop, the indicator changes from white to green to show that AUTO HOLD is holding the vehicle.

• When you press the accelerator in D (Drive), R (Reverse) or Manual mode, AUTO HOLD releases automatically and its indicator changes from green to white.

• To cancel AUTO HOLD, press the button again while pressing the brake pedal.

Conditions that prevent operation

• The gear is in P (Park).

• The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is applied.

TIP

If you restart the Kia Sportage with AUTO HOLD selected, the system will be in standby mode.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of an accident, do not use AUTO HOLD while driving downhill, reversing or parking.

• On shift lever models, AUTO HOLD cannot be activated while the gear is in R (Reverse).

NOTE

• If the AUTO HOLD indicator illuminates yellow, the system may not be operating correctly. Have it inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

• A click or electric brake motor whine may be heard when the EPB applies or releases. These sounds are normal and indicate that the EPB is operating.

AUTO HOLD warning messages

A warning message and chime may alert you to certain AUTO HOLD conditions, including:

• The EPB applies automatically while AUTO HOLD is active.

• The system cannot complete the transition from AUTO HOLD to the EPB correctly.

• The brake pedal is not pressed when you press the AUTO HOLD button.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB): (if equipped)

Applying the EPB manually Operation Press the brake pedal, then pull the EPB switch up to apply the parking brake. To...

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