DRIVE MODE

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

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  • Press the DRIVE MODE button. The drive mode changes whenever you press the button.

  • NORMAL mode provides smooth driving and a comfortable ride.

  • SPORT mode provides sporty but firm riding.

  • The drive mode defaults to NORMAL when you restart the engine unless you select SPORT mode. If you select NORMAL mode, the drive mode is retained when you restart the engine.

DRIVE MODE

Characteristics

NORMAL

Provides smooth driving and a comfortable ride.

SPORT

Provides sporty riding.

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.