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.

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

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

DRIVE MODE

Characteristics

NORMAL

Provides smooth driving and a comfortable ride.

SPORT

Provides sporty riding.

MY DRIVE

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

SNOW

DRIVE MODE selectable for each preferred component within the theme system.

NORMAL mode

NORMAL mode provides smooth driving and comfortable riding.

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 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.

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/NORMAL/SPORT/SMART

Steering

NORMAL/SPORT
NOTE

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.