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Hyundai Auto Hold Explained
Auto Hold lets your Hyundai stay stopped at a light without your foot on the brake. This guide explains what Auto Hold does, how to turn it on and off, what the AUTO HOLD indicator colors mean, when it hands off to the parking brake, and when Hyundai says to turn it off first. It is based on the 2027 Palisade owner's manual, read October 26, 2026. Controls and equipment vary by model and year, so check the manual for your Hyundai.
Brake to a full stopthen Auto Hold takes over
White / green / yellowstandby, holding, malfunction
More than 10 minutesstopped, and it switches to the parking brake
Last settingkept after a restart
What is Hyundai Auto Hold?
Auto Hold keeps your Hyundai stationary after you bring it to a complete stop with the brake pedal, so you can take your foot off the brake. Turn it on with the AUTO HOLD switch (driver's door, hood and liftgate closed). The indicator shows white in standby and green while holding. Press the accelerator in D (Drive), R (Reverse) or Manual shift mode to drive off, and Auto Hold releases. These details are from the 2027 Palisade owner's manual.
What Auto Hold does
The 2027 Palisade manual describes Auto Hold as a function that 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. The manual covers it right after the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).
When the vehicle is restarted, the last setting for Auto Hold is applied, so if you leave it on, it stays on.
Turning Auto Hold on and driving off
The manual's steps are:
- With the driver's door, hood and liftgate closed, press the AUTO HOLD switch. The white AUTO HOLD indicator comes on and the system is in standby.
- Stop the vehicle completely by pressing the brake pedal. Auto Hold keeps the brake pressure to hold the vehicle still, and the indicator changes from white to green. The vehicle stays stationary even if you release the brake pedal.
- To move off, press the accelerator pedal with the gear in D (Drive), R (Reverse) or Manual shift mode. Auto Hold releases automatically, the vehicle starts to move and the indicator changes from green back to white.
Hyundai's warning: always look around your vehicle before pressing the accelerator pedal to release Auto Hold.
What the AUTO HOLD indicator colors mean
| Indicator | Meaning |
|---|---|
| White | You turned Auto Hold on with the AUTO HOLD switch; the system is in standby. |
| Green | You stopped the vehicle completely with the brake pedal while Auto Hold was on; it is holding the vehicle. |
| Yellow | A malfunction with Auto Hold was detected. If it stays yellow while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer. |
| Off | Auto Hold is turned off. |
From the warning and indicator lights and Auto Hold sections of the 2027 Palisade owner's manual, read October 26, 2026.
Turning Auto Hold off, and when to do it
To turn Auto Hold off, press the AUTO HOLD switch while pressing and holding the brake pedal. The AUTO HOLD indicator turns off.
To prevent unintended vehicle movement, Hyundai says to always keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn off Auto Hold before you:
- Drive downhill.
- Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse).
- Park the vehicle.
When Auto Hold switches to the parking brake
Auto Hold does not operate when the EPB is applied. The 2027 Palisade manual says Auto Hold automatically switches to the EPB when:
| Situation | What happens |
|---|---|
| The driver's door or hood is opened | Auto Hold hands off to the EPB. |
| The vehicle is stopped for more than 10 minutes | Auto Hold hands off to the EPB. |
| The vehicle is on a steep slope | Auto Hold hands off to the EPB. |
| The vehicle moves several times | Auto Hold hands off to the EPB. |
| The liftgate is opened (rotary gear shift dial type) | Auto Hold hands off to the EPB. |
When this happens, the Parking brake warning light comes on, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white, a warning sounds and a message says the EPB has been engaged. Before driving, press the brake pedal, check the area around the vehicle and release the parking brake with the EPB switch.
The manual also says that if the AUTO HOLD indicator turns yellow, or the driver's door, hood or liftgate open detection system malfunctions, Auto Hold does not work properly; contact an authorized Hyundai dealer. If the change from Auto Hold to the EPB is not working properly, a warning sounds and the message "Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO HOLD" appears: press the brake pedal to keep the vehicle stationary.
Auto Hold with Idle Stop and Go (if equipped)
On a Palisade with Idle Stop and Go (ISG), the manual ties a few ISG behaviors to Auto Hold:
Driving off after an auto stop
When ISG has stopped the engine and Auto Hold is on, the engine restarts when you take your foot off the brake and press the accelerator pedal.
Shifting to P or R
The engine restarts automatically if the vehicle is shifted to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while Auto Hold is activated.
Door or seat belt
The engine restarts automatically if a door is opened or the seat belt is unfastened while Auto Hold is activated.
EPB switch
The engine restarts automatically if the EPB switch is pressed while Auto Hold is activated.
Before an automatic car wash
To stay in N (Neutral) with the vehicle off, for example in an automatic car wash, the 2027 Palisade manual's first step is to turn off Auto Hold and release the parking brake while the engine is running. The next steps are to rotate the shift dial to N (Neutral) while pressing the brake pedal and, when the cluster asks, press and hold the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second. Follow the full procedure in your manual.
Michigan City Hyundai service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From Michigan City Hyundai's website, November 8, 2026. The website lists Monday to Saturday service hours and none for Sunday. Holiday hours can differ.
Hyundai Auto Hold questions
What does Auto Hold do on a Hyundai?
Per the 2027 Palisade owner's manual, Auto Hold keeps the vehicle at 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.
How do I turn on Auto Hold?
With the driver's door, hood and liftgate closed, press the AUTO HOLD switch. The white AUTO HOLD indicator comes on and the system is in standby. When you stop completely with the brake pedal, the indicator turns green and the vehicle stays still after you release the pedal.
How do I turn off Auto Hold?
Press the AUTO HOLD switch while pressing and holding the brake pedal. The AUTO HOLD indicator turns off.
Does Auto Hold stay on after I restart the vehicle?
The manual says that when the vehicle is restarted, the last setting for Auto Hold is applied.
Why did my parking brake set itself while Auto Hold was on?
The manual lists cases where Auto Hold switches to the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB): the driver's door or hood is opened, the vehicle is stopped for more than 10 minutes, the vehicle is on a steep slope, the vehicle moves several times, or the liftgate is opened (rotary gear shift dial type). Before driving, press the brake pedal, check the area around you and release the parking brake with the EPB switch.
What does a yellow AUTO HOLD light mean?
A yellow AUTO HOLD indicator means a malfunction with Auto Hold has been detected. If it stays yellow while driving, Hyundai says to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
AUTO HOLD light staying yellow?
Hyundai says to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer. Visit Michigan City Hyundai at 625 US 20 in Michigan City, IN, schedule service online, or read about brake service at our store.
Sources
Auto Hold operation, indicator colors, the switch to the parking brake, the Idle Stop and Go and car wash steps are from the 2027 Palisade owner's manual, read October 26, 2026. Other models and years can differ, so the manual for your Hyundai is the final word. Address and hours are from Michigan City Hyundai's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.
- 2027 Palisade Owner's Manual: Auto Hold, Electronic Parking Brake, AUTO HOLD indicator light, Idle Stop and Go, staying in N (Neutral) with the vehicle off, Hyundai Motor America, read October 26, 2026; link checked November 8, 2026
- Hyundai owner's manuals and warranties (manual downloads), Hyundai Motor America, read November 8, 2026
- Palisade (image), Hyundai Motor America, November 8, 2026
- Address and service hours (structured data), Michigan City Hyundai, November 8, 2026
- Hyundai service at Michigan City Hyundai, Michigan City Hyundai, November 8, 2026
