manual transmission KIA SORENTO PHEV 2022 Features and Functions Guide

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The drive modes may be changed according to the driver ’s preferences or road conditions . To cycle through the drive modes A or deactivate a drive mode, rotate the Drive Mode knob B .
When a drive mode is selected, the drive mode indicator will illuminate in the Instrument Cluster and illuminate next to the Drive Mode knob . The system’s default mode is ECO mode and when selected, the indicator will not be illuminated .
•SPORT Mode
•ECO Mode
•SMART Mode* – When the SMART mode is activated, the system automatically selects the drive mode best suited to the current driving style (economic, average, spirited) . The color of the SMART mode indicator (green, white, red) depends on the current driving style .
•SNOW Mode* (All Wheel Drive)
Drive Mode Integrated Control System*
REMINDERS:

When ECO mode is selected, the following may occur to help improve fuel economy:
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Acceleration may be slightly reduced even when the accelerator is fully depressed
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Air conditioner per formance may be limited
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Shift pat tern of the automatic transmission may change
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Engine noise may increase
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System’s power will be limited when driving uphill

When SPORT mode is selected, fuel economy may decrease

The system defaults to ECO mode when ignition is in the ON position

Steering effor t may be slightly increased in SPORT mode
(Appears on LCD in Instrument Cluster)
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See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
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Drive Mode Integrated Control Video
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When vehicle is shut down while in SPORT Mode, the system will default to NORMAL mode when the engine is turned off . SPORT mode would need to be selected again once the vehicle is restar ted .
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