Drive mode


If there is a problem with the instrument cluster, the drive mode will be in COMFORT mode and may not change to ECO mode or SPORT mode.
The mode changes when you toggle the DRIVE MODE button.

When COMFORT mode is selected, it is not displayed on the instrument cluster.
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ECO mode:
ECO mode helps improve fuel efficiency for eco-friendly driving.
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COMFORT mode:
COMFORT mode provides smooth driving and comfortable riding.
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SPORT mode:
SPORT mode provides sporty but firm riding.
The drive mode will change to COMFORT mode when the engine is restarted. However, except when it is in ECO mode and SMART mode. ECO mode and SMART mode will be maintained, as selected when the engine is restarted.
When changing the drive mode setting, the responsiveness of Smart Cruise Control (SCC) changes. (If equipped)
Drive Mode |
SCC Responsiveness |
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COMFORT |
Normal |
ECO |
Slow |
SPORT |
Fast |
SMART |
Normal |
In CUSTOM mode, SCC responsiveness operates according to the mode set in the Engine/Transmission.
(e.g. in CUSTOM mode, the driver select mode of Engine/Transmission as ECO, SCC Responsiveness operates as Slow)
ECO mode

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When the ECO mode is selected by using the DRIVE MODE button, the ECO indicator will illuminate.
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Whenever the engine is restarted, the drive mode remains in ECO mode.

Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's driving habit and road condition.
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The acceleration response may be slightly reduced as the accelerator pedal is depressed moderately.
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The air conditioner performance may be limited.
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The shift pattern of the automatic transmission may change.
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The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal conditions when ECO mode is activated to improve fuel efficiency.
If the following conditions occur whilst ECO mode is operating, the system operation is limited even though there is no change in ECO indicator.
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When the coolant temperature is low:
The system will be limited until engine performance becomes normal.
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When driving up a hill:
The system will be limited to gain power when driving uphill because engine torque is restricted.
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When the accelerator pedal is deeply depressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, judging that the driver wants to speed up.
SPORT mode

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When SPORT mode is selected by using the DRIVE MODE button, the SPORT indicator will illuminate.
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Whenever the engine is restarted, the Drive Mode will revert back to COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode is desired, re-select SPORT mode from the DRIVE MODE button.
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When SPORT mode is activated:
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The engine rpm will tend to remain raised over a certain length of time even after releasing the accelerator
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Upshifts are delayed when accelerating
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In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may decrease.
SMART mode

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Toggle the DRIVE MODE button to select SMART mode. When SMART mode is selected, the indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster.
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SMART mode automatically controls the vehicle driving, such as gear shifting patterns and engine torque, in accordance with the driver's driving habits.

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When you mildly drive the vehicle in SMART mode, the driving mode changes to ECO mode to improve fuel efficiency. However, the actual fuel efficiency may differ in accordance with your driving situations (i.e. upward/downward slope, vehicle deceleration/acceleration).
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When you dynamically drive the vehicle in SMART mode by abruptly decelerating or sharply turning the driving mode changes to SPORT mode. However, it may adversely affect fuel economy.
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The driving mode automatically changes to ECO mode after a certain period of time, when you gently depress the accelerator pedal. (Your driving is categorized to be economic.)
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The driving mode automatically changes from SMART ECO mode to SMART COMFORT mode after a certain period of time, when you sharply or repetitively depress the accelerator pedal.
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The driving mode automatically changes to SMART COMFORT mode with the same driving patterns, when the vehicle starts to drive on an upward slope of a certain angle. The driving mode automatically returns to SMART ECO mode, when the vehicle enters a leveled road.
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The driving mode automatically changes to SMART SPORT, when you abruptly accelerate the vehicle or repetitively operate the steering whee.l (Your driving is categorized to be sporty.) In this mode, your vehicle drives in a lower gear for abrupt accelerating/decelerating and increases the engine brake performance.
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You may still sense the engine braking performance, even when you release the accelerator pedal in SMART SPORT mode. It is because your vehicle remains in lower gear over a certain period of time for next acceleration. Thus, it is a normal driving situation, not indicating any malfunction.
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The driving mode automatically changes to SMART SPORT mode only in harsh driving situations. In most of the normal driving situations, the driving mode sets to be either in SMART ECO mode or in SMART COMFORT mode.
The SMART mode may be limited in following situations. (The OFF indicator illuminates in those situations.)
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Cruise Control is activated:
Cruise Control system may deactivate the SMART mode when the vehicle is controlled by the set speed of Smart Cruise Control system. (SMART mode is not deactivated just by activating Cruise Control system.)
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The transmission oil temperature is either extremely low or extremely high:
The SMART mode can be active in most of the normal driving situations. However, an extremely high/ low transmission oil temperature may temporarily deactivate the SMART mode, because the transmission condition is out of normal operation condition.