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Drive mode features

ECO mode

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

Fuel economy varies according to the driver's driving habit and road condition.

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

  • 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.

The above situations are normal conditions when ECO mode is activated to help improve fuel economy.

SPORT mode

SPORT mode provides sporty but firm riding.

In SPORT mode, the energy efficiency may decrease.

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

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/SPORT/SMART

Steering

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 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 SMART 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 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.

    • The driving mode automatically changes to SMART SPORT 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 in SMART ECO mode.

  • 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 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.

SNOW mode (for 4WD vehicle)

SNOW mode helps to drive on slippery roads.

The motor's driving power is properly distributed to the wheels, to help start the vehicle stably on slippery roads or keep tires from slipping.

  • The drive mode resets to ECO mode when the vehicle is restarted.