Kia Optima 2017 - Drive Mode Integrated Control System; DRIVE Mode; ECO Mode

DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
DRIVE mode
Type A
OJF055054
Type B
OJF055055
Type C
OJF055053
The drive mode may be selected ac‐
cording to the driver’s preference or
road condition.
The mode changes whenever the DRIVE
MODE button is pressed.
NORMAL
SPORT ECO
❈ When normal mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the cluster.
ECO mode (Active ECO)
ECO
Active ECO helps
improve fuel effi‐
ciency by control‐
ling certain engine
and transaxle sys‐
tem operating pa‐
rameters. Fuel effi‐
ciency depends on
the driver's driving
habit and road con‐
dition.
• When the DRIVE MODE button is
pressed and the ECO mode is selec‐
ted, the ECO indicator (green) will illu‐
minate to show that the Active ECO
is operating.
• When the Active ECO is activated, it
does not turn off even though the
engine is restarted again. To turn off
the system, press the DRIVE MODE
button again.
When Active ECO is activated:
• The acceleration may slightly be re‐
duced even though you depress the
accelerator fully.
• The air conditioner performance may
be limited.
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