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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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NGS (N Grin Shift)
Controls engine / transmission to
maximum performance when pressing
NGS button on the steering wheel
remote control in situations where rapid
acceleration is required.
Functional description and
operating conditions
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When NGS button is pressed:
• Automatically shifts to the lowest allowable gear (Automatic shifting is
not performed in manual shift mode)
• Turbo is in overboost mode (number can be added as well)
• N Grin Shift is available for 20 Seconds
• N Grin Shift can be reused 40 seconds later after using the function for 20
seconds
N Grin Shift will turn off during operation
or will not operate when:
• Changing Drive-mode during N Grin Shift operation
• Engine check light is on
• Transmission high temperature (overheating) lights on
• Transmission malfunction
• Shift lever is in P/ R/ N
• Using N Grin Shift within 40 seconds after using the function for 20
seconds
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CAUTION
• The driver should hold the
responsibility to safely drive and
control the vehicle when using N
Grin Shift.
• Do not attempt dangerous driving
while using N Grin Shift.
• It is recommended to use after
vehicle break-in and continuous
use of N Grin Shift can overload
the vehicle components such as
transmission, engine and drive shaft.
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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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CAUTION
Please note that using high
performance exhaust sound in a
crowded public area, closed parking
spaces, and/or residential area can
cause disturbance to your neighbors.
Performance Option Settings
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1. You can performance option function from the Settings menu in the
infotainment system screen. : Touch
the N mode (1)→ Swipe the screen to
left (2)
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2. Touch the performance option (3).
Information
Items of Performance option may
differ depending on the transmission
specification.
PERFORMANCE OPTION (IF EQUIPPED)
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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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CAUTION (For Manual transmission)
• If you press the clutch pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time
and then release the accelerator
pedal, the launch control function is
released.
• To use the Launch Control again, you
must use the vehicle for at least 3
minutes (over 60 km/h) or for at least
after 5 minutes of cooling.
• If you do not start after 8 seconds by
stepping on the clutch pedal and the
accelerator pedal, the launch control
function is automatically released
and can be reused after cooling
down the vehicle
CAUTION (For Dual clutch
transmission)
• If you press the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time
and then release the accelerator
pedal, the launch control function is
released.
• To use the Launch Control again, you
must use the vehicle for at least 2
minutes (over 60 km/h) or for at least
after 5 minutes of cooling.
• If you do not start after 8 seconds by
stepping on the clutch pedal and the
accelerator pedal ,the launch control
function is automatically released
and can be reused after cooling
down the vehicle.
CAUTION
Launch performance when using launch
control in vehicle is highly dependent
on the clutch connection technology,
tire friction and road conditions. In
other words, the use of the launch
control does not always guarantee
maximum launch performance.
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N Track Sense Shift (for DCT)
N Track Sense Shift is automatically
activated when dynamic driving
condition with lots of cornering
maneuver is detected. (i.e. Race track
driving). The program enables stress-
free track driving by automatically
shifting down at the entry of corner and
maintains lower gear during cornering
as if you are shifting manually in
professional manner. N Track Sense Shift
provides lower gear when level of driving
aggression increases.
* DCT : Dual clutch transmission
How to set N Track Sense Shift
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1. Press ‘N Mode → Performance Option → N Track Sense Shift’ on the
infotainment system home screen to
enter the N Track Sense Shift setting
screen.
2. In N Track Sense Shift setup screen, press 'Activate' to select enable/
disable features.
When the vehicle is released for the
first time, function is activated.
Active/Deactivated setting is saved
even when the vehicle is restarted.
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