sport mode HYUNDAI IX35 2014 User Guide

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omfort mode
The steering wheel becomes lighter. The
comfort mode is usually used when driv-
ing in downtown or parking the vehicle.
Also, the comfort mode helps weak peo-
ple to drive easily.
Sport mode
The steering wheel becomes heavier.
The sport mode is usually used when
driving in highway.
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CAUTION
 For your safety, if you press the
steering mode button whilst oper-
ating the steering wheel, the LCDdisplay will change, but the steer-ing effort will not change immedi- ately. After operating the steering
wheel, the steering effort will change automatically to theselected mode.
 Be careful when changing the steering mode whilst driving.
 When the electronic power steer- ing is not working properly, theflex steering wheel will not work.
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NOTICE
If the icy road warning light appears
whilst driving, you should drive more
attentively and safely refraining from
over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sud-
den braking or sharp turning, etc.
Transaxle Shift Indicator
Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator (if equipped)
This indicator displays which automatic
transaxle shift lever is selected.
Park :P
 Reverse : R
 Neutral : N
Drive :D
 Sports Mode : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator
(if equipped, For Europe)
In the Sports Mode, this indicator informs
which gear is desired whilst driving to
save fuel.  Shifting up : ▲
2, ▲
3, ▲
4, ▲
5, ▲
6
 Shifting down : ▼1,
▼2,
▼3,
▼4,
▼5
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Driving your vehicle
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
lever back into the main gate.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to a
manual transaxle, the sports mode
allows gearshifts with the acceleratorpedal depressed.
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once toshift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.
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Driving your vehicle
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Active ECO operation
Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency
by controlling the engine, transaxle and
air conditioner. But fuel-efficiency can be
changed by the driver's driving habits
and road conditions.
 When the Active ECO button is
pressed the ECO indicator (green) will
illuminate to show that the Active ECO
is operating.
 When the Active ECO is activated, it does not turn off even though the
engine is restarted again. To turn off
the system, press the active ECO but-ton again.
 If Active ECO is turned off, it will return to the ECO mode. When Active ECO is activated:
 Vehicle noise may become loud.
 Vehicle speed may drop.
 The air conditioner performance may
decline. Limitation of Active ECO opera- tion :
If the following conditions occur whilst
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though there is
no change in the ECO indicator.
 When the coolant temperature is low:
The system will be limited until engine
performance becomes normal.
 When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because the
engine torque is restricted.
 When using sports mode: The system will be limited according tothe shift location.
ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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CAUTION
Vehicle speed is limited to 87 mph
(140 km/h) when Active ECO is operating. It will not go over the lim-
ited speed.
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