Kia Carnival Manual page 436

Driving your vehicle
Drive Mode
NORMAL
ECO
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.
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 ECO
mode.
NOTICE
Fuel efficiency depends on the
driver's driving habit and road condi -
tion.
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.
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SCC Responsiveness
Normal
Slow
Fast
Normal
Drive mode integrated control system
The above situations are normal
conditions when ECO mode is acti -
vated to improve fuel efficiency.
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.
SMART mode
SMART mode selects
the proper driving mode
among ECO, NORMAL, and SPORT by
judging the driver's driving habits