INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY AND
SPORT MODE SYSTEM (for Korea)
ECO MODE SYSTEM (if equipped)
REDUCING CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS
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Keep your engine tuned up.
Follow the recommended scheduled main-
tenance.
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Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure. Low tire pressure increases tire
wear and lowers fuel economy.
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
(See “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” (P.9-2).)
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The SPORT mode switch adjusts the engine
and transmission points to enhance perfor-
mance. Push the SPORT mode switch on the
instrument panel to activate. The SPORT mode
indicator appears in the vehicle information
display.
The ECO mode system helps to enhance the
fuel economy by controlling the engine and
CVT/DCT operation automatically to avoid
rapid acceleration.
To turn on the ECO mode system, push the
ECO switch. The ECO mode indicator appears
in the vehicle information display or the ECO
mode system indicator light illuminates in the
meter panel.
NOTE:
In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may be
reduced.
To turn off the ECO mode, push the ECO switch
again. The ECO mode indicator or the ECO
mode system indicator light will turn off.
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The ECO mode system cannot be turned
off while the accelerator pedal is depressed
even if the ECO switch is pushed to OFF.
Release the accelerator pedal to turn off
the ECO mode system.
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The ECO mode system will turn off auto-
matically if a malfunction occurs in the
system.
Turn off the ECO mode system when
acceleration is required such as when:
— driving with a heavy load of passengers
or cargo in the vehicle
— driving on a steep uphill slope
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