DRIVE MODE

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.

  • The vehicle switches to ECO mode when the vehicle is restarted.

DRIVE MODE

Characteristics

ECO

Helps improve efficiency for eco-friendly driving.

SPORT

Provides sporty riding.

MY DRIVE

Appropriately distributes traction forces and prevents wheel slippage when you drive on snowy or slippery roads.

ECO mode

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 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 while 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:

    System performance is temporarily limited until the engine reaches normal operating temperature.

  • When driving uphill:

    System power may be reduced on inclines due to restricted engine torque.

  • When the accelerator pedal is fully pressed for several seconds:

    System operation is limited when it detects that the driver intends rapid acceleration.

SPORT mode

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 ECO 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.

TIP

Fuel efficiency may decrease when you drive in SPORT mode.

MY DRIVE mode

In MY DRIVE mode, the driver can select separate modes and combine them on the infotainment system screen.

To set MY DRIVE mode, select Setup > Vehicle > Drive Mode > MY DRIVE MODE from the infotainment system.

Adjust

MY DRIVE MODE

Powertrain

ECO/SPORT

Steering

SPORT
TIP

The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.