four wheel drive KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio
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 \225AWD : Select a four-wheel drive mode.
 -ECO : This drive mode is for optimum 
fuel efficiency.
 - NORMAL: This drive mode is 
optimized for a comfortable ride.
 -SPORT: This drive mode is optimized 
for dynamic driving.
 [Drive Mode Change Alert (if 
equipped)
You can set to display a notification when 
you change your vehicle′s drive mode.
 \225 Detailed Alert: When you change the 
drive mode, a detailed notification will 
be displayed with the vehicle image.
 \225Simple Alert: When you change the 
drive mode, a brief notification will be 
displayed at the top of the screen.
 \225Off: When you change the drive mode, 
no notification will be displayed.
 [Coasting  (if equipped)
You can set the vehicle to disengage 
the engine from the transmission while 
coasting in ECO or SMART mode to save 
fuel.
 [ECO  (if equipped)
This is a drive mode for increasing the 
vehicle′s energy efficiency. You can 
change the climate control mode, the 
active coast energy regeneration level, 
and other settings.
 [NORMAL (if equipped)
This is a drive mode focused on the driver 
and passenger′s comfort. You can change 
the climate control mode and the active 
coast energy regeneration level.
 [SPORT (if equipped)
This drive mode enables a more dynamic 
driving performance. You can change the 
climate control mode and the active coast 
energy regeneration level.
 [Reset ECO/NORMAL/SPORT  (if 
equipped)
Reset your drive mode settings to the 
default values.
 \333 Note
You can view how to improve ECO 
potential by pressing  Help. If the ECO 
potential improves, the drivable distance 
will be longer. (electric vehicles only)