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Auto Hold

Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a standstill even though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal.

To apply:
2025 Genesis GV70 Auto Hold button image. A black arrow points downward to the AUTO HOLD button located on the center console. An inset labeled (A) displays the 'AUTO HOLD' indicator illuminated in white. Explains the function of pressing the button to activate the Auto Hold system.

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  1. With the driver's door, hood, and tailgate closed depress the brake pedal and then press the AUTO HOLD switch. The white N indicator comes on and the system is in standby.

    2025 Genesis GV70 Auto Hold operation image. A wide black arrow points to the brake pedal to indicate depressing it. Inset (A) shows the 'AUTO HOLD' indicator in white, and an arrow points to inset (B) showing it change to green. Explains how the indicator changes color when the vehicle is held stationary.

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    1. White
    2. Green

  2. When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal, Auto Hold maintains the brake pressure to hold the vehicle stationary. The indicator changes from white to green.

    The vehicle remains stationary even if you release the brake pedal.

To release:

  • If you depress the accelerator pedal with the gear in D (Drive), R (Reverse), or Manual shift mode, the Auto Hold is released automatically and the vehicle starts to move. The N indicator changes from green to white.

Always look around your vehicle before depressing the accelerator pedal to release Auto Hold.

To cancel:
2025 Genesis GV70 Auto Hold button image. A black arrow points to the 'AUTO HOLD' button near the gear dial, indicating the pressing action. A detailed view (A) shows the button text. Explains the function of canceling the Auto Hold system.

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  1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

  2. Press the AUTO HOLD switch.

    The N indicator will turn off.

To prevent unintended vehicle movement, always depress your foot on the brake pedal to cancel the Auto Hold before you:

  • Drive downhill.

  • Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse).

  • Park the vehicle.

  • The Auto Hold does not operate when:

    • The driver's door or hood is opened.

    • The tailgate is opened.

    • The gear is in P (Park).

    • EPB is applied.

  • The Auto Hold automatically switches to EPB when:

    • The driver's door or hood is opened.

    • The vehicle is in a standstill for more than 10 minutes.

    • The vehicle is standing on a steep slope.

    • The vehicle moved several times.

    • The tailgate is opened.

    In these cases, the Parking Brake warning light comes on, the N indicator changes from green to white, and a warning sounds and a message appears to inform you that EPB has been automatically engaged. Before driving, depress the brake pedal, check the surrounding area, and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch.

If the N indicator changes to yellow, or the driver's door, hood, or tailgate open detection system malfunctions, Auto Hold does not work properly. We recommend that you contact an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Warning messages

Parking brake automatically engaged / Parking brake automatically applied

When EPB is applied while Auto Hold is activated, a warning sounds and a message appears.

AUTO HOLD turning Off! Press brake pedal / Turning off AUTO HOLD. Press brake pedal.

When the conversion from Auto Hold to EPB is not working properly a warning sounds and a message appears.

When this message is displayed, Auto Hold and EPB may not operate. For your safety, depress the brake pedal.

Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD

If you did not apply the brake pedal when you release Auto Hold by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch, a warning sounds and a message appears on the cluster display.

AUTO HOLD conditions not met. Close door and hood.

When you press the AUTO HOLD switch, if the driver's door and engine hood are not closed, a warning will sound and a message will appear on the cluster display.

Press the AUTO HOLD switch after closing the driver's door and hood.