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Auto hold

Auto Hold helps maintain 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.

The Auto Hold On or Off setting is maintained when the vehicle is turned off. When the vehicle is restarted the last setting for Auto Hold is applied.

To apply:
Type A
2025 Hyundai Tucson Auto Hold button image. A black arrow points to the AUTO HOLD button on the center console to indicate pressing it. An inset labeled (A) displays the illuminated 'AUTO HOLD' indicator on the instrument cluster. Explains the function of activating the Auto Hold system.

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Type B
2025 Hyundai Tucson Auto Hold button operation image. The image shows the center console with a downward arrow indicating to press the 'AUTO HOLD' button. An inset labeled (A) displays the 'AUTO HOLD' indicator illuminated in white on the instrument cluster. This explains the function of activating the Auto Hold system.

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  1. With the driver's door and engine hood closed, depress the brake pedal and then press the AUTO HOLD switch. The white AUTO HOLD indicator will come on and the system will be in the standby position.

  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.

  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:

If you depress the accelerator pedal with the gear in D (Drive), R (Reverse) or Manual shift mode, the Auto Hold will be released automatically and the vehicle will start to move. The AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white.

When Auto Hold is automatically released by depressing the accelerator pedal, always take a look around your vehicle.

Slowly depress the accelerator pedal for a smooth start.

To cancel:
Type A
2025 Hyundai Tucson Auto Hold button image. A black arrow points to the AUTO HOLD button on the center console, and callout (A) displays the AUTO HOLD indicator. Explains the action of pressing the button to deactivate the Auto Hold function.

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Type B
2025 Hyundai Tucson Type B Auto Hold button image. A downward arrow indicates pressing the AUTO HOLD button on the center console. An inset labeled (A) shows the 'AUTO HOLD' indicator. Explains pressing the switch to cancel the Auto Hold function.

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  1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

  2. Press the AUTO HOLD switch.

The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn off.

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

  • Drive downhill.

  • Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse).

  • Park the vehicle.

  • Depress the accelerator pedal slowly when you start the vehicle.

  • For your safety, cancel Auto Hold when you drive downhill, back up the vehicle or park the vehicle.

If the AUTO HOLD indicator changes to yellow, Auto Hold is not working properly. we recommend that you contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If there is a malfunction with the driver's door or engine hood open detection system, Auto Hold may not work properly.

We recommend that you contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

The Auto Hold does not operate when:

  • The gear is in P (Park) (for rotary gear shift dial type)

  • The vehicle is in P (Park) or R (Reverse) (for shift lever type)

  • EPB is applied

  • For your safety, the Auto Hold automatically switches to EPB when:

    • 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 a warning sound and a message will appear to inform you that EPB has been automatically engaged. Before driving off again, depress the brake pedal, check the surrounding area near your vehicle and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch.

  • While operating Auto Hold, you may hear mechanical noise. However, it is normal operating noise.

Warning messages

Parking brake automatically engaged

2025 Hyundai Tucson warning message image. The screen displays the text 'Parking brake automatically engaged' above a parking brake symbol with a letter 'P' inside a circle. This explains the warning message displayed when the Electronic Parking Brake is automatically applied while Auto Hold is activated.

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When EPB is applied while Auto Hold is activated, a warning will sound and a message will appear.

AUTO HOLD turning Off! Press brake pedal

2025 Hyundai Tucson Auto Hold warning message image. The screen displays the text \'AUTO HOLD turning Off! Press brake pedal\' and an icon of a foot pressing a brake pedal with a downward arrow. Explains the warning requiring the driver to depress the brake pedal as the Auto Hold system deactivates.

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When the conversion from Auto Hold to EPB is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear.

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

Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD

2025 Hyundai Tucson warning message image. It displays the text 'Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD' and an icon of a foot pressing a pedal with a downward arrow. This explains the instruction to depress the brake pedal to release the Auto Hold function.

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If you did not apply the brake pedal when you release Auto Hold by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch, a warning will sound and a message will appear.