Kia Sorento 2023 Manual page 305

Driving your vehicle
When the EPB is not released
If the EPB does not release normally,
take your vehicle to a professional work-
shop by loading the vehicle on a flatbed
tow truck and have the system checked.
Kia recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
AUTO HOLD (if equipped)
The Auto Hold is designed to maintain
the vehicle in a standstill even though
the brake pedal is not pressed after the
driver brings the vehicle to a complete
stop by pressing the brake pedal.
Applying Auto Hold function
1. Press the brake pedal and start the
vehicle.
2. Press the Auto Hold button. The white
AUTO HOLD indicator will come on
indicating the system is in standby.
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Before the Auto Hold will engage, the
driver's door, tailgate and engine bon-
net must be closed.
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When coming to a complete stop by
pressing the brake pedal, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from white to
green indicating the AUTO HOLD is
engaged. The vehicle will remain at a
standstill even if you release the brake
pedal.
If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be
released.
If you press the accelerator pedal with
the gear in D (Drive), R (Reverse) or
Manual 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
pressing the accelerator pedal, always
check the surrounding area near your
vehicle.
Slowly press the accelerator pedal for a
smooth launch.
Brake system
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