Kia Rio: Driving your vehicle / Sport mode integrated control system
SPORT mode

The sport mode may be selected according to the driver’s preference or road condition.
The mode changes whenever the SPORT MODE button is pressed.

❈ When normal mode is selected, it is not displayed on the cluster.
SPORT mode

SPORT mode focuses on dynamic driving by automatically adjusting the steering
wheel, engine and transmission system.
- When the SPORT MODE button is pressed, the SPORT indicator (yellow or white)
will illuminate.
- 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.
- When the SPORT mode is activated, and the ignition switch is turned off
and on, it will change to NORMAL mode. To turn on the SPORT mode, press the
SPORT MODE button again.
✽ NOTICE
In Sport drive mode, the fuel efficiency may decrease.
Press the CRUISE button (the CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster
will go off).
Turn the ignition off.
Both of these actions cancel cruise control operation. If you want to re ...
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many miles (kilometers) you can get from a
gallon (liter ...
Other information:
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, Manual Mode is selected by pushing
the shift lever from the D (Drive) position into the manual gate. To return to D
(Drive) range operation, push the shift lever back into the main gate.
Manual Mode manages the driving dynamics by automatically ...
Electric power steering (EPS)
Power steering uses a motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the engine
is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still
be steered, but it will require increased steering effort.
The electric power steering is controlled ...