The Auto Hold feature in your Kia Carnival is designed to enhance driving comfort in stop-and-go traffic. It maintains the vehicle at a complete standstill automatically, even after you release the brake pedal, allowing you to relax your foot until you are ready to accelerate again.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and start the Kia Carnival engine.
Press the Auto Hold button located on the center console. The white "AUTO HOLD" indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster, confirming the system is in standby mode.
Please note: For the system to engage, all doors, the liftgate, and the engine hood must be fully closed.
When you bring the Kia Carnival to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal, the "AUTO HOLD" indicator will change from white to green, signifying that the system is actively engaged. The vehicle will remain held in place automatically, even if you lift your foot off the brake pedal.
If the engine is turned off and restarted while the Auto Hold button is pressed, the system will remain in its standby state.
Note: If the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is applied manually, the Auto Hold function will release.
To resume driving, simply press the accelerator pedal while the transmission is in D (Drive), R (Reverse), or Manual mode. The system will automatically release the hold, and the indicator will change from green back to white. Always ensure the path around your Kia Carnival is clear before pressing the accelerator for a smooth, controlled launch.
NOTICE
WARNING
To ensure maximum safety, do not activate the Auto Hold function while driving downhill, backing up, or during precision parking maneuvers. Additionally, ensure the detection sensors for your doors and hood are functioning correctly, as malfunctions here may cause the system to behave unexpectedly.
NOTICE
You may hear a subtle "click" or an electric motor whine during system operation. These sounds are a normal part of the Kia Carnival electronic brake system and confirm that the components are working properly.
The Auto Hold system in your Kia Carnival is equipped with integrated diagnostic features that provide both audible alerts and visual warnings on the instrument cluster to ensure safe and predictable operation.
When the system automatically transitions from Auto Hold to the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), you will hear a warning chime, and the following message will appear:
A: Parking brake automatically engaged
If the Kia Carnival detects an issue during the transition from Auto Hold to EPB, a warning sound will alert you, and the following message will be displayed:
A: AUTO HOLD turning Off! Press brake pedal
NOTICE
If the message above appears, the Auto Hold and EPB systems may be temporarily unable to engage or maintain the vehicle's position. Immediately depress the brake pedal to maintain vehicle stability.
If you attempt to deactivate the Auto Hold function by pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch without first pressing the brake pedal while the vehicle is at a standstill, the system will alert you to ensure safety:
A: Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD
For the Auto Hold system to activate in your Kia Carnival, all primary access points must be secure. If you attempt to activate the system while the driver's door, liftgate, or engine hood is open, a warning chime will sound and the following message will appear on the LCD display:
A: AUTO HOLD conditions not met. Close door and hood.
Once you have ensured that the driver's door, engine hood, and liftgate are fully closed, you may press the [AUTO HOLD] button again to engage the system and resume normal operation.
