Quick answer

Activate Utility Mode from EV Settings after selecting Park; the EV9 applies the parking brake and shows UTIL in the cluster.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for the 2024 U.S.-market Kia EV9 with Utility Mode in the Electric Vehicle settings.

Required equipment / service
Utility Mode
Compatibility check

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  • Utility Mode
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for the 2024 U.S.-market Kia EV9 with Utility Mode in the Electric Vehicle settings.

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 Kia EV9
Cabin & comfort orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Place the EV9 in READY mode, shift to Park and confirm the electronic parking brake has no malfunction.

  2. 02

    Open EV Settings and select Utility Mode.

  3. 03

    Choose the activation control.

  4. 04

    Verify the READY indicator turns off, UTIL appears and the electronic parking brake applies.

  5. 05

    Press the EV button to the Off position when finished; Utility Mode cannot be ended from the EV menu itself.

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Important limits

  • The vehicle cannot be driven or shifted out of Park while Utility Mode is active.
  • Long use lowers the high-voltage battery state of charge and driving range.
  • Maintain safe ventilation and monitor battery level during extended stationary use.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If the activation control is unavailable, verify READY mode, Park and the parking-brake state.
  • ✓Do not bypass any electronic-parking-brake warning.
  • ✓If the vehicle remains locked in Park after use, press the EV button to end Utility Mode before restarting normally.
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Primary evidence

2024 Kia EV9 Digital Owner's Manual — Utility Mode

Relevant section or page: Electric vehicle guide — Utility mode. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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