Drive Mode Integrated Control System; Selecting Drive Mode; Changing Drive Mode (Eco, Sport, Snow) - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Driving Your Vehicle
Drive mode integrated
control system

Selecting drive mode

The drive mode can be selected
according to the driver's preference or
road condition.
2C_DriveModeKnob
Changing drive mode (ECO,
SPORT, SNOW)
The mode changes, as the following,
whenever the DRIVE MODE selection
knob is rotated.
• ECO SPORT
2C_DriveModeInfo
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SNOW
ECO mode
ECO mode helps improve fuel efficiency
for eco-friendly driving. Fuel efficiency
varies according to the driver's driving
habit and road condition.
• When ECO mode is selected, the ECO
indicator illuminates on the instrument
cluster.
• When ECO mode is activated:
- The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced if the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
- The air conditioner performance may
be limited.
- The shift pattern of the dual clutch
transmission may change.
- Engine noise may be louder at some
dual clutch transmission shifts as
downshift requires pressing down
more on the accelerator pedal.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode provides sporty but firm
riding. In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
• When the SPORT mode is selected, the
SPORT indicator illuminates on the
instrument cluster.
• Whenever the engine is restarted, the
drive mode will revert back to ECO. If
SPORT mode is desired, re-select
SPORT mode.
• When the SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine RPM tends to remain
raised over a certain time even after
releasing the accelerator pedal.
- Upshifts are delayed when
accelerating.
NOTICE
In the SPORT mode, the fuel economy
may decrease.