Kia Sonet 2024 - Page 223

Driving your vehicle
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Drive mode integrated control system
When ECO mode is activated:
僅 The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced if the accelerator
pedal is engaged moderately.
僅 The shift pattern of the automatic
transmission may change.
The above situations are normal condi
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tions when ECO mode is activated to
improve fuel efficiency.
Limitation of ECO mode opera -
tion:
If the following conditions occur whilst
ECO mode is operating, the system
operation is limited even though there is
no change in the ECO indicator.
僅 When driving the vehicle with the
Automatic/DCT transmission gear
shift lever in manual mode.
The system will be limited according
to the shift location.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages the
driving dynamics by automat
-
ically adjusting the steering
effort, and the engine and
transmission control logic for enhanced
driver performance.
僅 When SPORT mode is selected by
pressing the button, the SPORT indi
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cator 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 but
-
ton.
僅 When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will tend to remain
raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelera
-
tor.
- Upshifts are delayed when acceler
-
ating.
NOTICE
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.
Traction control (if equipped)
Traction Control is a system that achieve
optimal driving performance by con
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trolling engine and braking by road con -
dition (snow, muddy, sandy)
Traction control mode
If you press the "TRACTION" mode but -
ton, the Traction control mode can be
selected. You can toggle through the
various mode and select SNOW (1), MUD
(2) or SAND (3) mode by pressing the
Traction button again.
WARNING
Traction mode is a device applied for
2WD (2 wheel drive) vehicles. Please do
not drive too hard on rough roads where
4WD (4 wheel drive) vehicles perfor
-
mance are required.
Invalid mode selection can lead to loss of
traction and skidding, particularly on
slippery roads, this can cause you to lose
control of the vehicle, which can lead to
accidents and serious injuries.
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