Driving your vehicle
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Drive mode integrated control system
SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages the
driving dynamics by auto
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matically adjusting the steering effort,
the engine and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver performance.
僅 When SPORT mode is selected by
using the drive mode selection dial,
the SPORT indicator will appear.
僅 Whenever the engine is restarted, the
Drive Mode will revert back to NOR
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MAL mode. If SPORT mode is desired,
re-select SPORT mode from the drive
mode selection dial.
僅 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 acceler
-
ating
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.
SPORT+ mode (if equipped)
SPORT+ mode manages the
driving dynamics by auto
-
matically adjusting the steering effort,
the engine and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver performance.
僅 When SPORT+ mode is selected by
using the drive mode selection dial,
the SPORT+ indicator will appear.
僅 Whenever the engine is restarted, the
Drive Mode will revert back to NOR
-
MAL mode. If SPORT+ mode is
desired, re-select SPORT+ mode from
the drive mode selection dial.
僅 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 acceler
-
ating
In SPORT+ mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
SNOW mode (if equipped)
SNOW mode is used to
appropriately distribute the
vehicle's traction forces and prevent
wheel slippage when driving on snowy
or slippery road.
僅 When SNOW mode is selected by
using the drive mode selection dial,
the SNOW indicator will appear.
僅 When SNOW mode is activated:
- The driving power is distributed to
four wheels automatically, increas
-
ing the stability of the vehicle.
僅 Depress the accelerator pedal softly
on the snow and the ice.
僅 Keep the distance from the vehicle in
the front.
僅 Prevent rapid acceleration, decelera
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tion and steering control. Abrupt driv
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ing on the snow may cause the
accident.