Kia 2020 Telluride Owner's Manual page 330

Driving your vehicle
mode, because the transmission
condition is out of normal opera-
tion condition.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages the
driving dynamics by auto-
matically adjusting the
steering effort, and the
engine and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver perfor-
mance.
When SPORT mode is selected by
turning the DRIVE MODE knob, the
SPORT indicator (orange color)
will illuminate.
Whenever the engine is restarted,
the Drive Mode will revert back to
COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode
from the DRIVE MODE knob.
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
accelerating.
NOTICE
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
ECO mode
When the Drive Mode is set
to ECO mode, the engine
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Drive mode integrated control system (FWD)
and transmission control logic are
changed to maximize fuel efficiency.
When ECO mode is selected by
turning the Drive mode knob, the
ECO indicator (green color) will
illuminate.
If the vehicle is set to ECO mode,
when the engine is turned OFF
and restarted the Drive Mode set-
ting will remain in ECO mode.
NOTICE
Fuel efficiency depends on the
driver's driving habit and road condi-
tion.
When ECO mode is activated:
The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced if the accelerator
pedal is engaged moderately.
The shift pattern of the auto-
matic transmission may change.
The above situations are normal
conditions when ECO mode is acti-
vated to improve fuel efficiency.
Limitation of ECO mode operation:
If the following conditions occur
while ECO mode is operating, the
system operation is limited even
though there is no change in the
ECO indicator.
When driving the vehicle with the
automatic transmission gear shift
lever in Manual mode.
The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.