DRIVE MODE: (if equipped)

You may select the drive mode according to preference or road condition.

Figure 1. Type A
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Figure 2. Type B
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  • Press the DRIVE MODE button. The drive mode changes whenever you press the button.

  • DRIVE MODE will change to NORMAL mode when the vehicle is restarted.

  • Depending on the region, the vehicle switches to ECO mode or NORMAL mode upon restart.

DRIVE MODE

Characteristics

ECO

Helps improve efficiency for eco-friendly driving.

NORMAL

Provides smooth driving and a comfortable ride.

SPORT

Provides sporty riding.

ECO mode

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ECO mode manages the engine and transmission control logic to maximize fuel efficiency.

  • When ECO mode is activated, the ECO indicator appears on the instrument cluster.

  • When you restart the vehicle, the drive mode remains in ECO mode.

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Fuel efficiency depends on your driving habits and the road conditions.

When ECO mode is activated:

  • The accelerator pedal is only moderately engaged and the acceleration response may be slightly reduced.

  • Air conditioning performance may be limited.

  • The automatic transmission’s shift pattern may change.

  • The engine noise may get louder.

All of the above conditions are normal when ECO mode is activated.

Limitations of ECO mode operation

If the following conditions occur whilst ECO mode is operating, the system operation is limited, even though there is no change in the ECO indicator:

  • When the coolant temperature is low:

    The system is limited until engine performance returns to normal.

  • When driving uphill:

    The system is limited to gain power when driving uphill because the engine torque is restricted.

  • When you fully engage the accelerator pedal for a few seconds:

    The system is limited as it determines that the driver wants to speed up.

NORMAL mode

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NORMAL mode provides smooth driving and comfortable riding.

SPORT mode

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SPORT mode manages driving dynamics to enhance driver performance by automatically adjusting the steering effort, engine, and transmission control logic.

  • When SPORT mode is activated, the indicator appears on the instrument cluster.

  • The drive mode defaults to NORMAL when you restart the engine. If you want to use SPORT mode, press the DRIVE MODE button to select SPORT mode.

  • When SPORT mode is activated:

    • Engine speed (rpm) tends to remain raised over a certain amount of time, even after releasing the accelerator pedal.

    • Upshifts are delayed when you accelerate.

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Fuel efficiency may decrease when you drive in SPORT mode.