Hyundai KONA 2024 Owner's Manual page 300

Information
If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode is in NORMAL
mode and may not change to SPORT
mode.
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The mode changes, as the following,
whenever the DRIVE MODE knob is
turned to the right or left or the drive
mode switch is pushed up or down.
• NORMAL SPORT
Drive mode features
NORMAL mode
NORMAL mode provides smooth driving
and comfortable riding.
NORMAL mode is selected, it does not
appear on the instrument cluster.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode provides sporty driving.
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.
• When the SPORT mode is selected, the
SPORT indicator illuminates on the
instrument cluster.
• The drive mode resets to NORMAL
mode when the engine is restarted.
• When the SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine RPM tends to remain
raised over a certain time even after
releasing the accelerator pedal.
- Upshifts are delayed when
accelerating.
- In sport mode, manual shifts with the
paddle shifter are held until the RPM
is too high for the gear, or too low for
the gear. Cancel the manual gear
selection and return to automatic
SPORT mode by holding the right
paddle shifter.
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