Drive Mode Integrated Control System - Kia Sorento 2023 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
Drive mode integrated control
system
Drive mode
The drive mode may be selected accord-
ing to the driver's preference or road
condition.
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NOTICE
If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode will be in ECO
mode and may not change to SMART
mode or SPORT mode.
The mode changes when you toggle the
DRIVE MODE button.
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僅 ECO mode :
ECO mode helps improve fuel effi-
ciency for eco-friendly driving.
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Drive mode integrated control system

僅 SPORT mode :
SPORT mode provides sporty but firm
riding.
The drive mode will change to ECO
mode when the engine is restarted.
When changing the drive mode setting,
the responsiveness of Smart Cruise Con-
trol changes. (If equipped)
Drive Mode
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.
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.
SCC Responsiveness
Slow
Fast
Normal