Kia Sportage: Drive mode integrated control system / Limitation of Active ECO operation
If the following conditions occur while Active ECO is operating, the system operation
is limited even though there is no change in the 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 the engine torque is restricted.
- When using manual mode: The system will be limited according 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 focuses on dynamic driving by automatically adjusting the steering
wheel, engine and transaxle system.
- When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the SPORT mode is selected,
the SPORT indicator (yellow) will illuminate.
- When the SPORT mode is activated, and the engine start/stop button is
turned off and on it will change to NORMAL mode. To turn on the SPORT mode press
DRIVE MODE button again.
- If the system is activated:
- While holding vehicle speed, it maintains the gear and RPM for some time even
though the accelerator pedal is not depressed.
- Up-shifting is delayed.
✽ NOTICE
In Sport drive mode, the fuel efficiency may decrease.
The acceleration may slightly be reduced even though you depress the accelerator
fully.
The air conditioner performance may be limited
The shift pattern of the automatic transaxle may change ...
The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) uses a radar sensor to alert the driver.
It senses toward the rear sides of the vehicle and provides and early warning
to the driver.
(1) BSD (Blind Spot De ...
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Inspection
Air bag module
If any improper parts are found during the following inspection, replace the
airbag module with a new one.
Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag modul ...