AUTO HOLD
This function keeps the brakes applied when the shift lever is in D (Drive), N (Neutral), or manual shift mode with the function enabled, and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle.
To apply:
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1. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch. The AUTO HOLD indicator will illuminate white and the system will be in standby mode.
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2. When you fully stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal, AUTO HOLD automatically maintains brake pressure to hold the vehicle stationary. The indicator changes from white to green.
3. The vehicle will remain stationary even if you release the brake pedal.
4. If the EPB is applied, AUTO HOLD is canceled.
To release:
Press the accelerator pedal when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or in manual mode. The Auto Hold mode will be automatically cancelled and the vehicle will start moving. The indicator changes from green to white.
To cancel:
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1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch. The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn off.
WARNING
To avoid unintended and sudden vehicle movement, ALWAYS depress the brake pedal to cancel Auto Hold before you:
- Drive down a slope.
- Park the vehicle.
Information
- Auto Hold does not operate when:
- The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is open
- The hood is open
- The shift lever is in the P (Park) position.
- EPB is applied - For your safety, the Auto Hold function automatically switches to EPB when:
- The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is open
- The hood is opened while the shift lever is in D (Drive) or N (Neutral).
- The vehicle has been stopped for more than 10 minutes.
- The vehicle is stopped on a steep slope.
- The vehicle has moved several times. In these cases, the parking brake warning is activated. The warning light illuminates, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white, a warning chime sounds, and a message appears informing you that the EPB has been automatically applied. Before driving again, depress the brake pedal, check the area around your vehicle, and release the parking brake manually using the EPB switch. - If the AUTO HOLD indicator changes to yellow, Auto Hold is not operating properly. Take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer to have the system inspected.
- If there is a malfunction in the driver's door or hood detection system, Auto Hold may not operate properly. Take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system inspected.
Test yourself
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