Kia Cerato 2021 Manual page 389

Driving your vehicle
SPORT mode :
SPORT mode provides sporty but
firm riding.
The drive mode will change to NOR -
MAL mode when the engine is
restarted. However, except when it
is in ECO mode and SMART mode.
ECO mode and SMART mode will be
maintained, as selected 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 efficiency.
When the ECO mode is selected
by using the DRIVE MODE button,
the ECO indicator will illuminate.
Whenever the engine is restarted,
the drive mode remains in NOR -
MAL mode.
NOTICE
Fuel efficiency depends on the
driver's driving habit and road condi -
tion.
Drive mode integrated control system
When ECO mode is activated:
The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced as the accelera -
tor pedal is depressed moder -
ately.
The air conditioner performance
may be limited.
The shift pattern of the auto -
matic transmission may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
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
whilst ECO mode is operating, the
system operation is limited even
though there is no change in ECO
indicator.
When the coolant temperature is
low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes
normal.
When driving up a hill:
The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.
When the accelerator pedal is
deeply depressed for a few sec -
onds:
The system will be limited, judg -
ing that the driver wants to speed
up.
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