Kia Sportage: Drive mode integrated control system / When Active ECO is activated

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Drive mode integrated control system / When Active ECO is activated

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 engine noise may get louder.

The above situations are normal conditions when the Active Eco System is activated to improve fuel efficiency.

ECO mode (Active ECO)

Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency by controlling certain engine and transaxle system operating parameters. Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's driving habit and road condition. ...

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 sys ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual: Climate Control Air Filter Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Remove the stopper (B) from the glove box (A). 2. Remove the air damper (A) from the glove box (B). 3. Remove the filter cover (A) by pressing the knob. ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual: Type of warning indicator and sound

✽ NOTICE The actual warning sound and indicator may differ from the illustration according to objects or sensor status. Do not wash the vehicle's sensor with high pressure water. ✽ NOTICE This system can only sense objects within the range and location of the sensors; It ...