8*IF EQUIPPED SPORTAGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER / DRIVER’S PANEL
Active ECO is designed to help improve fuel economy by
controlling several vehicle components When activated,
it helps optimize drivetrain operations such as engine
power and transmission to help improve fuel economy
To turn ON, press the DRIVE MODE button B and scroll
through options until in the ECO mode The green ECO
indicator light C in the instrument cluster will illuminate,
indicating that Active ECO is operating Active ECO will
remain on even when the ignition is cycled
To turn Active ECO OFF,
press the DRIVE MODE
button B again and change
to another mode
Drive Mode Integrated Control SystemECO Mode (Active ECO)
(Type A shown Located below gear shift)
(Located in instrument cluster)
The Drive Mode may be selected based on the driver’s preferences
and road conditions
To cycle through the different Drive Modes A, press the DRIVE
MODE button B The instrument cluster will display SPORT or ECO
when selected When in NORMAL mode, it will not display in the
instrument cluster
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To help improve your fuel economy:
•Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate
•Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure
•Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
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For more information on the Active ECO indicator, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
NORMAL
SPORT ECOA
C
REMINDERS:
• The system is turned ON and in NORMAL mode when ignition is in the ON position
• When ECO mode is selected, the indicator will display and system remains on, even when ignition is cycled Otherwise the system will default to NORMAL
• Steering effort may be slightly increased in Sport mode
• When ECO mode is selected, the following may occur to help improve fuel economy: – Acceleration may be slightly reduced even when the accelerator is fully depressed – Air conditioner performance may be limited – Shift pattern of the automatic transmission may change – Engine noise may increase – System’s power will be limited when driving uphill
• When SPORT mode is selected, fuel economy may decrease
B
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†8
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the
vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a
good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving
whenever possible
Go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster to turn
ESC OFF/ON
D
(Buttons located on left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Cluster Control
With parking lights/headlights
ON, toggle switch D up
(+) or down (-) to adjust the
brightness of the instrument
panel illumination
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
REMINDERS:
•
ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle start-up When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
•
The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
