Kia Sorento 2023 Manual page 322

Driving your vehicle
僅 ECO mode :
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ECO mode helps improve fuel effi-
ciency for eco-friendly driving.
僅 NOMAL mode :
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NOMAL mode provides smooth driv-
ing and comfortable riding.
僅 SPORT mode :
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SPORT mode provides sporty but firm
riding.
The drive mode will change to NOMAL
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.
When changing the drive mode setting,
the responsiveness of Smart Cruise Con-
trol (SCC) changes. (If equipped)
Drive Mode
NOMAL
ECO
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SCC Responsiveness
Normal
Slow
Drive mode integrated control system
Drive Mode
SPORT
SMART
ECO mode
When the Drive Mode is set to
ECO mode, the engine and
transmission control logic are changed
to maximize fuel efficiency.
僅 When the ECO mode is selected by
using the DRIVE MODE button, the
ECO indicator will appear.
僅 Whenever the engine is restarted, the
drive mode remains in ECO mode.
NOTICE
Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's
driving habit and road condition.
When ECO mode is activated:
僅 The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
僅 The air conditioner performance may
be limited.
僅 The shift pattern of the automatic
transmission may change.
僅 The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal condi-
tions when ECO mode is activated to
improve fuel efficiency.
Limitation of ECO mode opera-
tion:
If the following conditions occur whilst
ECO mode is operating, the system
operation is limited even though there is
no change in ECO indicator.
僅 When the coolant temperature is low:
SCC Responsiveness
Fast
Normal