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Selecting Drive Mode

  • When ECO/SPORT mode is selected, the ECO/SPORT indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster.

  • Fuel economy in ECO mode varies according to the driver's driving habit and road condition.

  • In SPORT mode, the fuel economy may decrease.

ECO mode

ECO mode helps improve fuel economy for eco-friendly driving.

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 shift pattern of the transmission may change.

  • Engine noise may be louder at some transmission shifts as downshift requires pressing down more on the accelerator pedal.

NORMAL mode

NORMAL mode provides smooth driving and comfortable riding.

NORMAL mode is selected, it does not appear on the instrument cluster.

SPORT mode

SPORT mode provides sporty but firm riding.

MY DRIVE mode

In MY DRIVE mode, you can adjust the vehicle performance for each function.

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

MY DRIVE MODE

Powertrain

ECO/NORMAL/SPORT/SMART

Steering

NORMAL/SPORT

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

SMART mode

SMART mode selects the proper driving mode among SMART ECO, SMART NORMAL and SMART SPORT by judging the driver's driving habits (for example, mild or dynamic) from the brake pedal depression or the steering wheel operation.

Various driving situations, which you may encounter in SMART mode

  • 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 mild.).

  • The driving mode automatically changes from SMART ECO mode to SMART NORMAL mode after a certain period of time, when you sharply or repetitively depress the accelerator pedal.

  • The driving mode automatically changes to SMART NORMAL 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.

  • 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 NORMAL mode.

  • The driving mode automatically changes to SMART SPORT, when you abruptly accelerate the vehicle or repetitively operate the steering wheel (Your driving is categorized to be sporty.). In this mode, your vehicle drives in a lower gear for abrupt accelerating or decelerating and increases the engine brake performance.

Limitation of SMART mode

SMART may be limited in following situations.

  • The driver is using the paddle shifter to manually shift gear. (The system prioritizes the driver's manual shifting.)

  • Smart Cruise Control is activated.

  • The transmission oil temperature is either extremely low or extremely high.

  • When you mildly drive the vehicle in SMART mode, the driving mode changes to SMART ECO mode to improve fuel economy. However, the actual fuel economy may differ in accordance with your driving situations (for example, upward/downward slope, vehicle deceleration/acceleration).

  • When you dynamically drive the vehicle in SMART mode by abruptly decelerating or sharply curving, the driving mode changes to SPORT mode. However, it may adversely affect fuel economy.