Hyundai SX2 Owner's Manual page 330

Driving Your Vehicle
2C_DriveModeInfo_2
• ECO NORMAL
The mode changes whenever the DRIVE
MODE selection button is pressed.
ECO, NORMAL, SPORT mode
features
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 transmission
may change.
- Engine noise may be louder at some
transmission shifts as downshift
requires pressing down more on the
accelerator pedal.
The above situations are normal
conditions when ECO mode is activated
to help improve fuel efficiency.
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SPORT
NORMAL mode
NORMAL mode provides smooth driving
and comfortable riding.
NORMAL mode is selected, it does not
appear on the instrument cluster.
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.
• The drive mode resets to NORMAL
mode when the engine is restarted.
• 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.