Hyundai Kona: Driving your vehicle / Drive mode integrated control system

The drive mode may be selected according to the driver's preference or road condition.

The system resets to be in the COMFORT mode (except if it is in ECO mode), when the engine is restarted.

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If there is a problem with the instrument cluster, the drive mode will be in COMFORT mode and may not change to SPORT mode.

The mode changes, as below, whenever the DRIVE MODE button is pressed.

When COMFORT mode is selected, it is not displayed on the instrument cluster.

ECO mode (if equipped)

When the Drive Mode is set to ECO mode, the engine and transmission control logic are changed to maximize fuel efficiency.

• When the ECO mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE button, the ECO indicator will illuminate.
• If the vehicle is set to ECO mode, when the engine is turned OFF and restarted, the Drive Mode setting will remain in ECO mode.

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Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's driving habit and road condition.

When ECO mode is activated:

• The acceleration response may be slightly reduced as the accelerator pedal is depressed moderately.
• The air conditioner performance may be limited.
• The shift pattern of the dual clutch transmission may change.
• The engine noise may get louder.

The above situations are normal conditions when ECO mode is activated, to improve fuel efficiency.

Limitation of ECO mode operation:

If the following conditions occur while ECO mode is operating, the system operation is limited even though there is no change in 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 engine torque is restricted.
• When driving the vehicle with the dual clutch transmission gear shift lever in manual shift mode: The system will be limited due 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 mode manages the driving dynamics by automatically adjusting the steering effort, the engine and transmission control logic for enhanced driving performance.

• When SPORT mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE button, the SPORT indicator will illuminate.
• Whenever the engine is restarted, the Drive Mode will revert back to COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode is desired, re-select SPORT mode from the DRIVE MODE button.
• When SPORT mode is activated:
  - The engine rpm will tend to remain raised over a certain length of time even after releasing the accelerator
  - Upshifts are delayed when accelerating

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In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may decrease.

COMFORT mode

COMFORT mode is a base mode.

When COMFORT mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE button, the COMFORT indicator will illuminate.

If the vehicle is set to COMFORT mode, when the engine is turned OFF and restarted, the Drive Mode setting will remain in COMFORT mode.