what is auto hold on kia

Auto Hold on a Kia is a feature that keeps the car stopped after you come to a full stop, even if you take your foot off the brake. It’s mainly meant to reduce foot fatigue in traffic and on hills, and it releases automatically when you press the accelerator.

How it works

• Press the brake to stop the vehicle.
• Turn on Auto Hold.
• When the indicator changes from white to green, the system is holding the car still.
• Press the accelerator to move again.

When it helps

• Stop-and-go traffic.
• Long red lights.
• Hill stops, where it helps keep the car from rolling.

Important notes

• It usually won’t engage if a door, hood, or liftgate is open, or if the shifter is in Park or Reverse.

• On some Kia models, if the car stays stopped too long or is on a steep slope, the system can switch to the electronic parking brake for safety.

If you want, I can also explain the difference between Auto Hold and the parking brake in a Kia.