Put the 2025 EV9 in READY and Park, activate Utility Mode in EV Settings and confirm the UTIL indicator before using cabin equipment.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in the 2025 U.S.-market EV9 owner's manual. This applies only to the Electric EV9 and requires the Utility Mode menu exposed by the installed vehicle software.
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified in the 2025 U.S.-market EV9 owner's manual. This applies only to the Electric EV9 and requires the Utility Mode menu exposed by the installed vehicle software.
- 2025 EV9 Electric models equipped with Utility Mode
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Bring the EV9 to READY mode, shift to P (Park) and confirm the electronic parking brake has no malfunction.
- 02
Open Electric Vehicle or EV Settings on the infotainment screen and select Utility Mode.
- 03
Choose Activate Utility Mode and wait for the electronic parking brake to apply.
- 04
Confirm the READY indicator turns off and UTIL appears before operating climate, audio, lights or other cabin equipment.
- 05
When finished, press the EV button to the OFF position to leave Utility Mode.
Important limits
- The EV9 cannot be driven or shifted out of Park while Utility Mode is active.
- Climate and other electrical loads consume traction-battery energy and reduce remaining range.
- Menu wording can change after an update; never leave children, pets or vulnerable occupants unattended.
Quick checks.
- ✓If activation is unavailable, verify READY mode, Park and a fault-free electronic parking brake.
- ✓If UTIL does not appear, return to EV Settings and confirm Activate Utility Mode was selected.
- ✓If the vehicle will not shift afterward, press the EV button to end Utility Mode before restarting normally.
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2025 Kia EV9 Owner's Manual — Utility Mode
Relevant section or page: Electric vehicle guide — EV menu — Utility mode. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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