Drive Mode Integrated Control System - Kia FORTE 2022 Manual

Driving your vehicle
Drive mode integrated control
system (if equipped)
Drive mode
The drive mode may be selected accord-
ing to the driver's preference or road
condition.
NOTICE
If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode will be in NOR-
MAL mode and may not change to
SPORT mode.
The mode changes when you press the
DRIVE MODE button.
OBDM041672
* : if equipped
When NORMAL mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the instrument cluster.
僅 NORMAL mode :
NORMAL mode provides smooth driv-
ing and comfortable riding.
僅 SPORT mode :
SPORT mode provides sporty but firm
riding.
僅 SMART mode :
SMART mode automatically adjusts
the driving mode in accordance with
the driver's driving habits.
The drive mode will change to NORMAL
mode when the engine is restarted.
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Drive mode integrated control system

SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages the
driving dynamics by auto-
matically adjusting the steering effort,
the engine and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver performance.
僅 When SPORT mode is selected by
using the DRIVE MODE button, the
SPORT indicator will illuminate.
僅 Whenever the engine is restarted, the
Drive Mode will revert back to NOR-
MAL mode. If SPORT mode is desired,
re-select SPORT mode from the
DRIVE MODE button.
僅 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 acceler-
ating
NOTICE
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.
SMART mode (if equipped)
SMART mode selects the
proper driving mode
among NORMAL, and SPORT by judging
the driver's driving habits (i.e. Economic
or Aggressive (Sportive)) from the brake
pedal depression or the steering wheel
operation.
僅 Press the DRIVE MODE button to
select SMART mode. When SMART
mode is selected, the indicator illumi-
nates on the instrument cluster.
僅 SMART mode automatically controls
the vehicle driving, such as gear shift-
ing patterns and engine torque, in
accordance with the driver's driving
habits.