Kia Sonet 2024 - Drive Mode Integrated Control System

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Driving your vehicle Drive mode integrated control system
僅 Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged posi
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tion. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk that the parking brake
may freeze, apply it only temporarily
whilst you put the shifter dial in P and
block the rear wheels so the vehicle
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
僅 Do not hold the vehicle on an incline
with the accelerator pedal. This can
cause the transmission to overheat.
Always use the brake pedal or parking
brake.
Drive mode integrated control
system (if equipped)
The drive mode may be selected accord -
ing to the driver's preference or road
condition.
The mode changes whenever the DRIVE
MODE button is pressed.
1. ECO mode: ECO mode improves fuel
efficiency for eco-friendly driving.
2. NORMAL mode: NORMAL mode pro
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vides soft driving and comfortable rid -
ing.
3. SPORT mode: SPORT mode provides
sporty but firm riding.
The driving mode will be set to NORMAL
mode 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 effi
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ciency.
僅 When ECO mode is selected by press
-
ing the Drive mode button, the ECO
indicator will appear.
僅 If the vehicle is set to ECO mode,
when the engine is turned OFF and
restarted the Drive Mode setting will
remain in NORMAL mode.
NOTICE
Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's
driving habit and road condition.
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