Quick answer

With Ready displayed and the vehicle in Park, open EV > EV Settings > Utility Mode and choose Activate Utility Mode; UTIL confirms activation.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Hyundai IONIQ 6.

Required equipment / service
Utility Mode
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

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Source-named equipment or service
  • Utility Mode
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Hyundai IONIQ 6.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Cabin & comfort orientation diagram for Hyundai Ioniq 6
Cabin & comfort orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Start the vehicle, confirm the Ready indicator and shift to Park.

  2. 02

    Open EV > EV Settings > Utility Mode.

  3. 03

    Select Activate Utility Mode.

  4. 04

    Confirm Ready turns off, UTIL illuminates and the electronic parking brake applies.

  5. 05

    Press Start/Stop to turn the vehicle off when finished.

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Important limits

  • The vehicle cannot be driven or shifted out of Park in Utility Mode.
  • All electrical loads reduce available driving energy.
  • Use climate and accessories only where ventilation and safety conditions are appropriate.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Confirm Ready mode and Park before activation.
  • ✓Check for an electronic parking-brake fault if the option will not activate.
  • ✓Power the vehicle off and restart normally if UTIL does not clear.
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Primary evidence

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Owner's Manual — EV Specialized Functions

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