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DRIVE MODE

The drive mode may be selected according to the driver's preference or road condition.

  • The mode changes, as below, whenever the DRIVE MODE button is pressed.

  • When restarting from ECO mode, the ECO mode is maintained, and when restarting from another mode, the mode is changed to NORMAL mode.

    A: Hold

NORMAL mode

Normal mode is a driving with auto changing the driving mode (2WD/AWD) on road condition.

ECO mode

ECO mode is a driving mode in which the vehicle can change the engagement status of the motor according to the situation required. Auto changing the driving mode (2WD/AWD) helps improve energy efficiency.

Electric energy efficiency varies according to the driver's driving habit and road condition.

  • When ECO mode is selected, the ECO indicator will appear on the instrument cluster and the color of the mood lamp will change.

  • When ECO mode is activated:

    • The acceleration response may be slightly reduced if the accelerator pedal is depressed moderately.

    • The air conditioner performance may be limited.

The situations above are normal conditions when ECO mode is activated to help improve electric energy efficiency.

SPORT mode

SPORT mode is a driving mode improving driving performance by fixing AWD system.

In SPORT mode, the electric energy efficiency may decrease.

When SPORT mode is selected, the SPORT indicator will appear on the instrument cluster and the color of the mood lamp will change.

SNOW mode

SNOW mode is a driving mode improving driving performance by changing the engagement status of the motor according to the situation required. Auto changing the driving mode (2WD/AWD) helps improve driving stability.

  • Press and hold the drive mode button to select SNOW mode.

  • When SNOW mode is selected, the SNOW indicator will appear on the instrument cluster and the color of the mood lamp will change.

  • When SNOW mode is activated, the driving power is distributed to four wheels automatically, increasing the stability of the vehicle.

NOTICE

  • Depress the accelerator pedal softly on the snow and the ice.

  • Keep appropriate distance from the vehicle in the front.

  • Prevent rapid acceleration, deceleration and steering control. Abrupt driving on the snow may cause the accident.