Driving your vehicle
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Drive mode integrated control system
Drive mode integrated control
system
The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver's preference
or road condition.
The mode changes whenever the
DRIVE MODE knob is turned.
1. NORMAL mode: NORMAL mode
provides soft driving and com
fortable riding.
2. ECO mode: ECO mode improves
fuel efficiency for eco-friendly
driving.
3. SPORT mode: SPORT mode pro
vides sporty but firm riding.
The driving mode will be set to
NORMAL or ECO mode when the
engine is restarted. If it is in
NORMAL/SPORT mode, NORMAL
mode will be set, when the engine is
restarted.
If it is in Eco mode, Eco mode will be
set when the engine is restarted.
ECO mode
When the Drive Mode is set
to ECO mode, the engine
and transmission control
logic are changed to maximize fuel
efficiency.
䳜 When ECO mode is selected by
turning the Drive mode knob, the
ECO indicator will illuminate.
䳜 If the vehicle is set to ECO mode,
when the engine is turned OFF
and restarted the Drive Mode set
ting will remain in ECO mode.
Fuel efficiency depends on the
driver's driving habit and road condi
tion.
When ECO mode is activated:
䳜 The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced if the accelerator
pedal is engaged moderately.
䳜 The shift pattern of the auto
matic transmission may change.
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