Kia K5 2021 Owner's Manual page 319

Driving your vehicle
When changing the drive mode set-
ting, the responsiveness of the
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) changes.
(If equipped)
Drive Mode SCC Responsiveness
SMART
NORMAL
SPORT
In CUSTOM mode, SCC responsive-
ness operates according to the
mode set in the Engine/Transmis-
sion.
(e.g., in CUSTOM mode, the driver
select mode of Engine/Transmis-
sion as NORMAL, SCC Responsive-
ness operates as Normal)
CUSTOM mode
In CUSTOM mode, the
driver can select sep-
arate modes and combine them on
the infotainment system screen.
Engine/Transmission: ECO/NOR-
MAL/SPORT
Steering wheel: NORMAL/SPORT
For more details, refer to the sepa-
rately supplied manual with your
vehicle.
When CUSTOM mode is selected
by using the DRIVE MODE button,
the CUSTOM mode indicator will
illuminate.
SPORT mode
automatically adjusting the steer-
ing effort, the engine and transmis-
sion control logic for enhanced
Normal
driver performance.
Normal
Fast
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
SMART mode
among ECO, NORMAL, and SPORT by
judging the driver's driving habits
(i.e., Economic or Aggressive (Sport-
ive)) from the brake pedal depres-
sion or the steering wheel
operation.
Drive mode integrated control system
SPORT mode manages
the driving dynamics by
When SPORT mode is selected by
using the DRIVE MODE button, the
SPORT indicator will illuminate.
Whenever the engine is restarted,
the Drive Mode will revert back to
NORMAL mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode
from the DRIVE MODE button.
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
SMART mode selects
the proper driving mode
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