Kia Optima Hybrid 2020, Owner'S Manual, Page: 391 / 597

Driving your vehicle
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Hybrid vehicle The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference
or road condition.
The system resets to the ECO mode
when the hybrid system is restarted.
If there is a problem with the instru-
ment cluster, the drive mode will be
in ECO mode and may not change to
NORMAL mode or SPORT mode.
The mode changes whenever the
DRIVE MODE button is pressed.
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When normal mode is selected, it
is not displayed on the cluster.
ECO mode (Active ECO)
ECO is designed to help
improve fuel efficiency by
controlling certain engine
and transmission system
operating parameters.
Fuel efficiency depends
on the driver's driving
habit and road condition.
• When the DRIVE MODE button is
pressed and the ECO mode is
selected, the ECO indicator
(green) will illuminate to show that
ECO is operating.
• When ECO is activated, it does not
turn off even though the engine is
restarted again. To turn off the sys-
tem, press the DRIVE MODE but-
ton again.
DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
NORMAL
SPORT ECO
OJFA055054
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Type A
■
Type B
OJFA055055
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Type C
OJFA055053
ECO