Kia Cerato 2021 Manual page 390

Driving your vehicle
SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages
the driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting the steer -
ing effort, the engine and transmis -
sion control logic for enhanced
driver performance.
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
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
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Drive mode integrated control system
SMART mode
SMART mode selects
the proper driving mode
among ECO, NORMAL, and SPORT by
judging the driver's driving habits
(i.e. Economic or Aggressive (Spor -
tive)) from the brake pedal depres -
sion or the steering wheel
operation.
Toggle the DRIVE MODE button to
select SMART mode. When
SMART mode is selected, the indi -
cator illuminates on the instru -
ment cluster.
SMART mode automatically con -
trols the vehicle driving, such as
gear shifting patterns and engine
torque, in accordance with the
driver's driving habits.
NOTICE
When you mildly drive the vehicle
in SMART mode, the driving mode
changes to ECO mode to improve
fuel efficiency. However, the
actual fuel efficiency may differ in
accordance with your driving situ -
ations (i.e. upward/downward
slope, vehicle deceleration/accel -
eration).
When you dynamically drive the
vehicle in SMART mode by
abruptly decelerating or sharply
turning the driving mode changes
to SPORT mode. However, it may
adversely affect fuel economy.