Driving Your Vehicle
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SPORT mode
SPORT mode provides sporty 
but firm riding.
In the SPORT mode, the fuel 
efficiency may decrease.
ś When SPORT mode is selected, 
SPORT indicator will illuminate on the 
instrument cluster.
ś Whenever the engine is restarted, 
the drive mode will revert back to the 
COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode is 
desired, re-select SPORT mode.
ś When SPORT mode is activated:
 - The engine RPM will tend to remain 
raised over a certain length of time 
even after releasing the accelerator
 - Upshifts are delayed when 
accelerating
 Information
SPORT Mode firm ride applies to vehicle 
equipped with ESC.
CUSTOM mode (if equipped)
In CUSTOM mode, the driver 
can select separate modes for 
each items in the infotainment 
system screen.
 - Powertrain: ECO/COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT+
 - Steering wheel: COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT+
 - Suspension: COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT+
 - AWD system: ECO/COMFORT/SPORT
See additional information in supplied 
Infotainment Manual. 
ś When the CUSTOM mode is selected, 
CUSTOM indicator will illuminate on 
the instrument cluster.
ś Whenever the engine is restarted, 
the drive mode will revert back to 
COMFORT mode. If CUSTOM mode is 
desired, re-select CUSTOM mode.
SPORT+ mode
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SPORT+ mode provides sporty 
but firm riding.
In SPORT+ mode, the fuel 
efficiency may decrease.
ś When SPORT+ mode is selected, 
SPORT+ indicator will illuminate on 
the instrument cluster.
ś Whenever the engine is restarted, 
the drive mode will revert back to 
COMFORT mode. If SPORT+ mode is 
desired, re-select SPORT+ mode.
ś When SPORT+ mode is activated:
 - The engine RPM will tend to remain 
raised over a certain length of time 
even after releasing the accelerator
 - Upshifts are delayed when 
accelerating
 - Downshifts are advanced while 
braking.
NOTICE
In SPORT or SPORT+ mode, the fuel 
efficiency may decrease.
 Information
SPORT+ Mode firm ride applies to vehicle 
equipped with ESC.