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• The shift pattern of the automatic
transaxle may change.
• The engine noise may get louder.
• The steering wheel and suspension
may be optimized to smooth handling
and comfortable ride by ECS.
The above situations are normal condi‐
tions when the active eco system is ac‐
tivated to improve fuel efficiency.
Limitation of Active ECO operation:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system op‐
eration is limited even though there is
no change in the ECO indicator.
• When the coolant temperature is low:
The system will be limited until en‐
gine 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 manual mode:
The system will be limited according
to the shift location.
• When the accelerator pedal is deeply
depressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.
SPORT mode
SPORT
SPORT mode focuses
on dynamic driving by
automatically control‐
ling the steering
wheel, engine and
transaxle system.
• When the DRIVE MODE button is
pressed and the SPORT mode is se‐
lected, the SPORT indicator (yellow)
will illuminate.
• When the SPORT mode is activated,
and the engine start/stop button is
turned off and on it will change to
NORMAL mode. To turn on the SPORT
mode press DRIVE MODE button
again.
• If the system is activated:
- After speeding, it maintains the
gear and RPM for some time even
though the accelerator pedal is not
depressed.
- Up-shifting is delayed.
• The steering wheel and suspension
may be optimized to sporty handling
and hard ride by ECS.
NOTICE
In Sport drive mode, the fuel effi‐
ciency may decrease.
ECS (electronic controlled
suspension) malfunction
warning message
OJF055152L
If the ECS warning message may come
on, you may have a problem with the
ECS system. We recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Driving your vehicle
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