Kia SORENTO HEV 2023 Manual page 350

Driving your vehicle
僅 When the coolant temperature is low:
The system will be limited until engine
performance becomes normal.
僅 When driving up a hill:
The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.
僅 When the accelerator pedal is deeply
depressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.
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.
FWD vehicle
OMQ4H040474
6 50
Drive mode integrated control system
AWD vehicle (if equipped)
OMQ4H040256
僅 When SPORT mode is selected by
using the DRIVE MODE button, the
SPORT indicator will appear.
僅 Whenever the engine is restarted, the
Drive Mode will revert back to ECO
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
SMART mode selects the
proper driving mode
among ECO 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.