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The driving mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT, when
you abruptly accelerate the vehicle
or repetitively operate the steering
wheel (Your driving is categorized
to be sporty.). In this mode, your
vehicle drives in a lower gear for
abrupt accelerating or decelerating
and increases the engine brake
performance.
For general description of SMART ECO,
SMART COMFORT, and SMART SPORT
modes, refer to “ECO, COMFORT, SPORT
mode features”.
Limitation of SMART mode
SMART may be limited in following
situations. ECO, COMFORT, SPORT mode
features
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The driver is using the paddle shifter
to manually shift gear. (The system
prioritizes the driver’s manual shifting)
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Smart Cruise Control is activated.
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The transmission oil temperature is
either extremely low or extremely
high.
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When you mildly drive the vehicle
in SMART mode, the driving mode
changes to ECO mode to improve fuel
efficiency. However, the actual fuel
efficiency may differ depending on your
driving situations such as slope angle,
and vehicle speed.
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When you dynamically drive the
vehicle in SMART mode by abruptly
decelerating or sharply curving, the
driving mode changes to SPORT mode.
However, it may adversely affect fuel
economy.
Multi Terrain Mode (AWD, if
equipped)
Multi terrain mode may be selected
according to the driver's preference or
road condition.
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Press the DRIVE/TERRAIN button to
change from Drive mode to Multi terrain
mode. After the button is pressed, rotate
the knob within 4 seconds to select
SNOW, MUD or SAND. When the DRIVE/
TERRAIN button is pressed again, the
previous Drive mode will be reselected.
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For more details on Terrain mode, referto
“All Wheel Drive” section in thischapter.