Kia Syros 2025 - Drive Mode Integrated Control System

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Driving your vehicle Drive mode integrated control system
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 -
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.
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.
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 -
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
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ating.
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