Kia Rio: Driving your vehicle / Sport mode integrated control system
SPORT mode
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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.
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❈ When normal mode is selected, it is not displayed on the cluster.
SPORT mode
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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:
Warning messages appear on the LCD to warn the driver. It is located in the center
of the instrument cluster.
The warning message may appear differently depending on the type of instrument
cluster and some may not show the warning message at all.
The warning message is shown in either symbol, ...
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds
When the parking brake is applied.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates with t ...