Hyundai Sonata: Braking System / AUTO HOLD

This feature keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in D (Drive), N (Neutral) or Manual shift mode with the feature enabled and when the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle.

To apply:

1. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch. The AUTO HOLD indicator will illuminate white and the system will be in the standby position.

2. When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold maintains the 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 EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released.

To release:

Press the accelerator pedal with the shift lever in D (Drive) or Manual shift mode, the Auto Hold will be released automatically and the vehicle will start to move. The indicator changes from green to white.

To cancel:

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch. The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn off.

WARNING

To prevent, unexpected and sudden vehicle movement, ALWAYS press your foot on the brake pedal to cancel the Auto Hold before you:

- Drive downhill.
- Park the vehicle.

Information

• The Auto Hold does not operate when:
  - The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the driver's door is opened
  - The engine hood is opened
  - The shift lever is in P (Park)
  - The EPB is applied
• For your safety, the Auto Hold automatically switches to EPB when:
  - The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the driver's door is opened
  - The engine hood is opened with the shift lever in D (Drive), N (Neutral)
  - The vehicle is in a standstill for more than 10 minutes
  - The vehicle is standing on a steep slope
  - The vehicle moved several times In these cases, the Parking Brake Warning Light comes on, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white, and warning sounds and a message will appear to inform you that EPB has been automatically engaged. Before driving again, depress the brake pedal, check the surrounding area near your vehicle and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch.
• If AUTO HOLD indicator changes to yellow, the Auto Hold is not working properly. Take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system checked.
• If there is a malfunction with the driver's door or hood detection system, the Auto Hold may not work properly. Take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system checked.

• Warning messages