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Drive Mode
Drive mode buttonDrive mode button
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N1 buttonN1 button
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N2 buttonN2 button
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Information
If N1 or N2 button is set to ‘Drive mode’
from the infotainment system, the drive
mode can be selected by pressing N1 or N2
button.
For more details, please refer to the
infotainment system manual separately
supplied. The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference or
road condition.
The system resets to be in the NORMAL
mode, when the engine is restarted.
The mode changes, whenever the N1 or
N2 button on the steering wheel or the
Drive mode button is pressed.
NORMAL
SPORT
ECO
When NORMAL mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the instrument cluster.
DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM
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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.
• 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
Information
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.
N Mode
N1 buttonN1 button
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N2 buttonN2 button
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N mode may be selected by pressing the
N1 or N2 button.
The system resets to be in the NORMAL
mode, when the engine is restarted.
Information
The driver can set the N1 or N2 button to
N mode on the infotainment system screen.
For more details on N1 or N2 button
setup, refer to “N button” in this chapter.
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N mode
N mode selects the proper
driving mode among SPORT
and SPORT+ for each
components that will effect
the performance of a high-
performance vehicle.
• When N mode is selected, the N indicator will illuminate.
• N mode (SPORT/SPORT+) manages the driving dynamics by automatically
adjusting the steering effort, and the
engine and transmission control logic
for enhanced driver performance.
• When N mode (SPORT/SPORT+) 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
Information
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.
CUSTOM mode
The driver can set the two
types of CUSTOM mode
(CUSTOM 1/CUSTOM 2). In
CUSTOM mode, they can
select the drive mode for each
component they prefer on the
infotainment system screen.
• Engine : NORMAL/SPORT/ SPORT+
• Transmission : NORMAL/SPORT/ SPORT+ (For DCT)
- CREEP START function*1 ON/OFF
• E-LSD (Electronic Limited Slip Differential) : NORMAL/SPORT
• Suspension : NORMAL/SPORT/ SPORT+
• Steering : NORMAL/SPORT/ SPORT+
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) : NORMAL/SPORT/OFF
• Exhaust sound : NORMAL/ SPORT/ SPORT+
*1 CREEP START function (default setting
ON) : When OFF is set, vehicle will not
start automatically even if the brake
pedal is not pressed in D stop state.
For more details, refer to the
infotainment system manual separately
supplied.
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Vehicle Characteristic
The characteristic of each components varies according to which drive mode is
selected by pressing the N1 or N2 button on the steering wheel or the DRIVE MODE
button.
MT ComponentDRIVE MODE Button
ECO mode NORMAL mode SPORT mode
Engine &
Driving E
ngine
ECONORMAL SPORT
Rev matching OFFNORMAL SPORT
e-LSD*
1NORMAL NORMAL SPORT
Chassis Suspension
NORMALNORMAL SPORT
Steering NORMALNORMAL SPORT
ESC *
2NORMAL NORMALNORMAL
Sound Exhaust sound *3ECO NORMAL SPORT
MT Component N mode
REV Button
N mode CUSTOM mode
Engine &
Driving E
ngine
SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+ SPORT+
Rev matching SPORT+ OFF / NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+ SPORT+
e-LSD*
1SPORT NORMAL / SPORT Maintain
mode before
entering NGS
Chassis Suspension SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+
Steering SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+
ESC *
2SPORT NORMAL / SPORT / OFF
Sound Exhaust sound
*
3SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+ SPORT+
*1 : Electronic Limited Slip Differential
*2 : Electronic Stability Control
*3 : The volume of the exhaust sound made by the exhaust gas flap (if equipped) changes
according to the mode selected. [Quietest] ECO/NORMAL mode < SPORT mode < N
mode [Loudest]
An exhaust crackle sound, to deliver emotional effect, is produced while driving
when the accelerator pedal is released right after being depressed. This exhaust
sound effect will be heard when SPORT+ is selected for the Sound component. To
urn it off, select NORMAL or SPORT for the Engine component in CUSTOM mode.
Please be aware and be mindful when using exhaust sound system in SPORT+ mode
as the pops and bangs can cause disturbance to your neighbors when using it in
a crowded public area, closed parking spaces, and/or residential area.We strongly
recommend to use it with consideration.
MT : Manual Transmission
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DCT Component DRIVE MODE Button
ECO mode NORMAL mode SPORT mode
Engine &
Driving E
ngine
ECONORMAL SPORT
Transmission*4ECO NORMAL SPORT
e-LSD*1NORMAL NORMAL SPORT
Chassis Suspension
NORMALNORMAL SPORT
Steering NORMALNORMAL SPORT
ESC *
2NORMAL NORMALNORMAL
Sound Exhaust sound *
3ECO NORMAL SPORT
DCT Component N mode
NGS Button
(N Grin Shift)
N mode CUSTOM mode
Engine &
Driving E
ngine
SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+ SPORT+
Transmission*4SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+ SPORT+
e-LSD*1SPORT NORMAL / SPORT Maintain mode
before entering NGS
Chassis Suspension SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+
Steering SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+
ESC *
2SPORT NORMAL / SPORT / OFF
Sound Exhaust sound
*
3SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+ SPORT+
*1 : Electronic Limited Slip Differential
*2 : Electronic Stability Control
*3 : The volume of the exhaust sound made by the exhaust gas flap (if equipped) changes
according to the mode selected. [Quietest] ECO/NORMAL mode < SPORT mode < N
mode [Loudest]
An exhaust crackle sound, to deliver emotional effect, is produced while driving
when the accelerator pedal is released right after being depressed. This exhaust
sound effect will be heard when SPORT+ is selected for the Sound component. To
urn it off, select NORMAL or SPORT for the Engine component in CUSTOM mode.
Please be aware and be mindful when using exhaust sound system in SPORT+ mode
as the pops and bangs can cause disturbance to your neighbors when using it in
a crowded public area, closed parking spaces, and/or residential area.We strongly
recommend to use it with consideration.
*4 : Automatic creep start function can be turned ON / OFF in CUSTOM setup menu.
DCT : Dual Clutch Transmission
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Launch Control
Launch Control provides maximum
acceleration on dry asphalt roads.
Launch Control not to be used on any
other surface. Excessive slip might occur
and harm your vehicle.
Prerequisite for activation
Launch Control gets ready to be
activated, when the following
prerequisites are satisfied.
• All doors, hood and trunk are closed.
• The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• No malfunction warning lights related to the engine and ESC (Electronic
Stability Control) is in Sport or Off
mode.
NOTICE
• Launch Control is intended for use
at a closed race track with dry road
surface and not intended for use on
public roads. It will not compensate
for driver’s who are inexperienced or
lack familiarity with the race track.
• Do not use Launch Control during
break-in period of the vehicle.
• Constant use of Launch Control can
put enormous stress on the vehicle
resulting in premature wear of
related components.
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1. Press the ‘Launch control’ tab.
2. Press the ‘< (Left)’ or ‘> (Right)’ to set
the engine RPM for launch control.
3. Press ‘Activate’ to enter Launch Control ready state.
4. Press ‘Reset RPM’ to reset engine RPM to default launch control engine
speed.
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Launch control on and off (For
Manual transmission)
1. Select N mode with ‘N’ button (N mode indicator will illuminate on
the cluster) or select SPORT+ for the
engine mode in CUSTOM mode.
2. Check that the ESC mode is ESC SPORT mode or ESC OFF. If not, press
ESC OFF button to set the ESC mode
to ESC SPORT mode or ESC OFF.
(Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
does not operate when ESC OFF.)
3. Select 'Performance Options → Launch Control' to set engine RPM from the
Infotainment system screen. After
setting RPM, press 'Activate’.
4. Align the steering wheel straight
5. Depress the clutch pedal.
6. Shift to 1st gear.
7. While depressing the clutch pedal with your left foot, quickly and fully
depress the accelerator pedal with
your right foot. Launch control will
be in the ready state. The message
'Launch Control Ready' will appear on
the cluster. If necessary, adjust engine
rpm with +/- switch on the steering
wheel.
8. A smooth, quick release of the clutch pedal within 8 seconds,
while maintaining full depression
of the accelerator pedal will initiate
launching of the vehicle. The message
'Launch Control Active' will appear on
the cluster.
9. Control will deactivate when the accelerator pedal is released.
Launch control on and off (For Dual
clutch transmission)
1. Select N mode with 'N' button (N-mode indicator lights up on
cluster) or select SPORT+ for the
engine mode in custom mode.
2. Check that the ESC mode is ESC SPORT or ESC OFF. If not, press
button to set the ESC mode to ESC
SPORT or ESC OFF.(Indicator lights on
the cluster)(Vehicle dynamic control
device does not operate when ESC
OFF.)
3. Put the transmission gear on 'D'(driving) or 'M' (manual mode)
position.(driver must shift by yourself
when manual mode is selected.)
4. In Launch Control tab of Navigation's Performance Options, select rpm
and press ‘Activate’ button.(N mode
→ Performance Option → Launch
Control) (button lights on when
activated)
5. Align the steering wheel straight.
6. Press brake pedal to maximum with your left foot.
7. When you press the brake pedal with your left foot and quickly press and
hold accelerator pedal with your right
foot, you are ready for launch control.
When it is ready, the text “Launch
Control Ready” is displayed. RPM
value can be adjusted with +/- switch
on the steering wheel.
8. Release your foot gently off the brake pedal within 8 seconds to launch
the vehicle, keeping accelerator
pedal fully pressed. Launch Control
is activated and the text“ Launch
Control Active” is displayed.
9. Launch control is deactivated when you release accelerator pedal.
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Shift Light
Normal modeNormal mode
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N modeN mode
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When engine is operating in a high
RPM area, it is indicated on the cluster
according to the corresponding engine
RPM.
As the engine RPM approaches to the
limit, each of shift lights on both sides,
and when all lights blinks in red or alert
alarm sound, it is time to perform up-
shift immediately.
In the “Shift light” tab of the
performance option, you can set which
mode displays shift light and select
target shift RPM.
(N mode → Performance options → Shift
light)
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1. Press ‘Shift light’ tab in Performance options.
2. Select drive mode to activate shift indicator. (ECO/NORMAL/SPORT/N/
CUSTOM)
3. Set up target RPM by pressing ‘< (Left)’ or ‘> (Right)’.
(6000 RPM ~ 6700 RPM)
4. Check ‘Alert sound’ to choose whether or not to execute.
5. Press ‘Reset RPM’ to reset the target RPM speed.
• Engine speed change notification is sent before engine speed reaches to
the set value to shift at set target RPM
speed.
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