With the EV6 ready, in Park and its parking brake applied, open EV Settings and activate Utility Mode; the UTIL indicator confirms that driving is locked out.
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Verified for the 2024 U.S.-market Kia EV6 with Utility Mode in EV Settings.
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- EV6 equipped with Utility Mode
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Step by step.
- 01
Bring the vehicle to READY mode, shift to Park and confirm the electronic parking brake is applied without a warning.
- 02
Open EV Settings on the infotainment screen and select Utility Mode.
- 03
Choose Activate Utility Mode.
- 04
Confirm the READY indicator turns off, the UTIL indicator appears and the cluster shows that the vehicle cannot shift out of Park.
- 05
When finished, press the EV button to switch the vehicle off and end Utility Mode.
Important limits
- Utility Mode prevents shifting out of Park; it is for stationary use only.
- Electrical loads still reduce high-voltage battery charge and available driving range.
- Do not use cabin systems in a way that creates heat, ventilation or battery-safety risks.
Quick checks.
- ✓If activation is unavailable, confirm READY mode, Park and an applied electronic parking brake.
- ✓If a parking-brake fault is shown, do not attempt to bypass it.
- ✓If the vehicle will not shift after use, turn Utility Mode off with the EV button and restart normally with the brake applied.
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2024 Kia EV6 Digital Owner's Manual — Utility Mode System Setting and Activation
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