Hyundai Sonata (2018 year). Instruction - part 17
Driving your vehicle
Warning messages
NOTICE
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Do not apply the accelerator
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A clicking/whine sound may be
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pedal while the parking brake is
heard while operating or releasing
engaged. If you depress the
the EPB. These conditions are nor-
•
Whenever leaving the vehicle
accelerator pedal with the EPB
mal and indicate that the EPB is
or parking, always come to a
engaged, a warning will sound
functioning properly.
complete stop and continue
and a message will appear.
•
When leaving your keys with a
to depress the brake pedal.
Damage to the parking brake
parking lot attendant or valet, make
Move the shift lever into the P
may occur.
sure to inform him/her how to oper-
(Park) position, press the EPB
ate the EPB.
switch, and press the Engine
•
Driving with the parking brake
Start/Stop button to the OFF
on can overheat the braking sys-
position. Take the Smart Key
tem and cause premature wear
with you when exiting the
or damage to brake parts. Make
vehicle.
sure the EPB is released and the
Parking Brake Warning Light is
Vehicles not fully engaged in
off before driving.
P
(Park) with the parking
brake set are at risk for mov-
ing inadvertently and causing
injury to yourself or others.
•
NEVER allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the EPB switch. If the
EPB is released unintentional-
ly, serious injury may occur.
•
Only release the EPB when
you are seated inside the
vehicle with your foot firmly
on the brake pedal.
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EPB malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
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AUTO HOLD turning off!
Parking brake automatically
Press brake pedal
engaged
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When the conversion from Auto Hold
If the EPB is applied while Auto Hold
If the EPB Malfunction Indicator
to EPB is not working properly a
is activated, a warning will sound and
remains on, comes on while driving,
warning will sound and a message
a message will appear.
or does not come on when the
will appear.
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON
position, this indicates the EPB may
have malfunctioned. Have your vehi-
cle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
The EPB Malfunction Indicator may
illuminate when the ESC indicator
comes on to indicate that the ESC is
not working properly, but it does not
indicate a malfunction of the EPB.
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Driving your vehicle
NOTICE
Emergency braking
NOTICE
If there is a problem with the brake
•
If the EPB Malfunction Indicator
During emergency braking the
pedal while driving, emergency brak-
is still on, have the system
Parking Brake Warning Light will
ing is possible by pulling up and
checked by an authorized
illuminate to indicate that the sys-
holding the EPB switch. Braking is
HYUNDAI dealer.
tem is operating.
possible only while you are holding
•
If the Parking Brake Warning
the EPB switch. However, braking
Light does not illuminate or
NOTICE
distance will be longer than normal.
blinks even though the EPB
If there is a noise or burning smell
switch was pulled up, the EPB
WARNING
after using the emergency brake,
may not be applied.
have your vehicle checked by an
•
If the Parking Brake Warning
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
Do not operate the parking
Light blinks when the EPB
brake while the vehicle is mov-
soon as possible.
Malfunction Indicator is on,
ing except in an emergency sit-
press the EPB switch, then pull
uation. It could damage the
it up. Once more, press the
brake system and lead to a
switch back to its original posi-
severe accident.
tion and pull it back up. If the
EPB Malfunction Indicator does
not go off, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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AUTO HOLD (if equipped)
To apply:
White
This feature keeps the brake applied
White
when the shift lever is in D (Drive), N
(Neutral) or Manual shift mode with
the feature enabled and when the
brake pedal has been depressed to
stop the vehicle.
Green
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2. When you stop the vehicle com-
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pletely by depressing the brake
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1. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.
pedal, the Auto Hold maintains the
The AUTO HOLD indicator will illu-
brake pressure to hold the vehicle
minate white and the system will
stationary. The indicator changes
be in the standby position.
from white to green.
3. The vehicle will remain stationary
even if you release the brake
pedal.
4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be
released.
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Driving your vehicle
To release:
To cancel:
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Press the accelerator pedal with the
•
The Auto Hold does not operate
shift lever in D (Drive) or Manual shift
Light off
when:
mode, the Auto Hold will be released
- The driver's seat belt is unbuckled
automatically and the vehicle will
start to move. The indicator changes
and the driver's door is opened
from green to white.
- The engine hood is opened
- The shift lever is in P (Park)
- The EPB is applied
•
For your safety, the Auto Hold auto-
matically switches to EPB when:
- The driver's seat belt is unbuckled
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and the driver's door is opened
1. Depress the brake pedal.
- The engine hood is opened with the
2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.
shift lever in D (Drive), N (Neutral)
The AUTO HOLD indicator will
- The vehicle is in a standstill for
turn off.
more than 10 minutes
- The vehicle is standing on a steep
WARNING
slope
- The vehicle moved several times
To prevent, unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement,
(Continued)
ALWAYS press your foot on the
brake pedal to cancel the Auto
Hold before you:
- Drive downhill.
- Park the vehicle.
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Warning messages
In these cases, the Parking Brake
Warning Light comes on, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from
green to white, and warning sounds
and a message will appear to inform
you that EPB has been automatical-
ly engaged. Before driving again,
depress the brake pedal, check the
surrounding area near your vehicle
and release the parking brake man-
ually with the EPB switch.
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If AUTO HOLD indicator changes
AUTO HOLD turning off!
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to yellow, the Auto Hold is not work-
Press brake pedal
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ing properly. Take your vehicle to an
Parking brake automatically
When the conversion from Auto Hold
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
engaged
to EPB is not working properly a
have the system checked.
When the EPB is applied from Auto
warning will sound and a message
•
If there is a malfunction with the
Hold, a warning will sound and a
will appear.
message will appear.
driver's door or hood detection sys-
tem, the Auto Hold may not work
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properly. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
Depress the brake pedal when the
have the system checked.
above message appears for the Auto
Hold and EPB may not activate.
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Driving your vehicle
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
WARNING
An Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) or an Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system will not
prevent accidents due to
improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehi-
cle control is improved during
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emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance
Press brake pedal to deactivate
AUTO HOLD conditions not met.
between you and objects ahead
AUTO HOLD
Close door and hood, then fasten
of you. Vehicle speeds should
seatbelt
If you did not apply the brake pedal
always be reduced during
when you release the Auto Hold by
When you press the [AUTO HOLD]
extreme road conditions. The
pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a
switch, if the driver's door and the
braking distance for cars
warning will sound and a message
engine hood are not closed or the
equipped with ABS or ESC may
will appear.
driver's seat belt is not fastened, a
be longer than for those without
warning will sound and a message
these systems in the following
will appear on the LCD display. In
road conditions.
that time, press the [AUTO HOLD]
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button after closing the driver's door,
engine hood and fastening the seat
belt.
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Using ABS
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
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ty. Always steer moderately when
To obtain the maximum benefit from
• Drive your vehicle at reduced
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
your ABS in an emergency situation,
speeds during the following
ing wheel movement can still cause
do not attempt to modulate your
conditions:
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
brake pressure and do not try to
• Rough, gravel or snow-cov-
traffic or off the road.
pump your brakes. Depress your
ered roads.
brake pedal as hard as possible.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
• On roads where the road sur-
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
When you apply your brakes under
face is pitted or has different
tem may result in a longer stopping
conditions which may lock the
surface height.
distance than for vehicles equipped
wheels, you may hear sounds from
with a conventional brake system.
• Tire chains are installed on
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
your vehicle.
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
The ABS warning light (
) will stay
normal and it means your ABS is
on for several seconds after the igni-
The safety features of an ABS
active.
tion switch is in the ON position.
or ESC equipped vehicle should
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During that time, the ABS will go
not be tested by high speed
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
through self-diagnosis and the light
driving or cornering. This could
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
will go off if everything is normal. If
endanger the safety of yourself
Always maintain a safe distance from
the light stays on, you may have a
or others.
the vehicle in front of you.
problem with your ABS. Contact an
ABS will not prevent a skid that
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
results from sudden changes in
as possible
ABS is an electronic braking system
direction, such as trying to take a
that helps prevent a braking skid.
corner too fast or making a sudden
ABS allows the driver to steer and
lane change. Always drive at a safe
brake at the same time.
speed for the road and weather con-
ditions.
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Driving your vehicle
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WARNING
CAUTION
When you jump start your vehicle
If the ABS warning light (
) is
When you drive on a road hav-
because of a drained battery, the ABS
on and stays on, you may have
ing poor traction, such as an icy
warning light (
) may turn on at the
a problem with the ABS. Your
road, and apply your brakes
same time. This happens because of
power brakes will work normal-
continuously, the ABS will be
the low battery voltage. It does not
ly. To reduce the risk of serious
active continuously and the
mean your ABS is malfunctioning.
injury or death, contact your
ABS warning light (
) may
Have the battery recharged before
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
illuminate. Pull your car over to
driving the vehicle.
possible.
a safe place and turn the engine
off.
Restart the engine. If the ABS
warning light is off, then your
ABS system is normal.
Otherwise, you may have a
problem with your ABS system.
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
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Electronic Stability Control
ESC operation
WARNING
(ESC)
ESC ON condition
Never drive too fast for the road
When the ignition switch is in the ON
conditions or too quickly when
position, the ESC and the ESC OFF
cornering. The ESC system will
indicator lights illuminate for approxi-
not prevent accidents.
mately three seconds and goes off,
then the ESC is turned on.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers, and hydroplaning
on wet surfaces can result in
When operating
severe accidents.
When the ESC is in opera-
tion, the ESC indicator light
blinks:
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When you apply your brakes under
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conditions which may lock the
The Electronic Stability Control
wheels, you may hear sounds from
(ESC) system helps to stabilize the
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
vehicle during cornering maneuvers.
sensation in the brake pedal. This
ESC checks where you are steering
is normal and it means your ESC is
and where the vehicle is actually
active.
going. ESC applies braking pressure
•
When the ESC activates, the
to any one of the vehicle's brakes
engine may not respond to the
and intervenes in the engine man-
accelerator as it does under rou-
agement system to assist the driver
tine conditions.
with keeping the vehicle on the
intended path. It is not a substitute
for safe driving practices. Always
adjust your speed and driving to the
road conditions.
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Driving your vehicle
•
If the Cruise Control was in use
when the ESC activates, the
Cruise Control automatically disen-
gages. The Cruise Control can be
reengaged when the road condi-
tions allow. See "Cruise Control
System" later in this chapter. (if
equipped)
•
When moving out of the mud or
driving on a slippery road, the
engine rpm
(revolutions per
minute) may not increase even if
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you press the accelerator pedal
ESC OFF condition
• State 2
deeply. This is to maintain the sta-
To cancel ESC operation :
Press the ESC OFF button for more
bility and traction of the vehicle and
than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indicator
does not indicate a problem.
light and message illuminates with
• State 1
an ESC OFF warning chime. At this
Press the ESC OFF button shortly
state, the engine control function and
(ESC OFF indicator light and mes-
brake control function does not oper-
sage illuminates). At this state, the
ate. In other words, the vehicle sta-
engine control function does not
bility control function does not oper-
operate. In other words, the traction
ate any more.
control function does not operate but
only the brake control function oper-
If the ignition switch is placed to the
ates.
LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off,
ESC remains off. Upon restarting the
engine, the ESC will automatically
turn on again.
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Indicator lights
The ESC OFF indicator light comes
ESC OFF usage
on when the ESC is turned off.
When Driving
■ ESC indicator light (blinks)
The ESC OFF mode should only be
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used briefly to help free the vehicle if
stuck in snow or mud by temporarily
When the ESC is blinking, this
stopping operation of the ESC to
indicates the ESC is active:
maintain wheel torque.
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
Drive slowly and NEVER
To turn ESC off while driving, press
attempt to accelerate. NEVER
the ESC OFF button while driving on
turn the ESC off while the ESC
a flat road surface.
indicator light is blinking or you
may lose control of the vehicle
resulting in an accident.
When the ignition switch is placed to
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the ON position, the ESC indicator
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light illuminates, then goes off if the
ESC system is operating normally.
Driving with varying tire or wheel
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
sizes may cause the ESC system
ever the ESC is operating.
to malfunction. When replacing
tires, make sure they are the same
If ESC indicator light stays on, your
size as your original tires for this
vehicle may have a malfunction with
vehicle.
the ESC system. When this warning
light illuminates have your vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
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Driving your vehicle
NOTICE
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
NOTICE
The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
To prevent damage to the trans-
•
The HAC does not operate when
helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
mission:
the shift lever is in P (Park) or N
backwards when starting a vehicle
(Neutral)
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one
from a stop on a hill. The system
axle to spin excessively while
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The HAC activates even though
operates the brakes automatically for
the ESC, ABS, and brake warn-
the ESC
(Electronic Stability
approximately 2 seconds and releas-
ing lights are displayed. The
Control) is off but does not acti-
es the brake when the accelerator
repairs would not be covered by
vate when the ESC has malfunc-
pedal is depressed or after 2 sec-
the vehicle warranty. Reduce
tioned.
onds.
engine power and do not spin
the wheel(s) excessively while
these lights are displayed.
WARNING
• When operating the vehicle on a
Always be ready to depress the
dynamometer, ensure the ESC is
accelerator pedal when starting
turned off (ESC OFF light illumi-
off on a incline. The HAC acti-
nated).
vates only for approximately 2
seconds.
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Turning the ESC off does not affect
ABS or standard brake system opera-
tion.
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Good Braking Practices
Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
Keep your foot firmly on the brake
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
driven through standing water or if it
prevent the vehicle from rolling for-
WARNING
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop
ward.
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
brakes may cause the vehicle to pull
parking, always come to a com-
to one side.
plete stop and continue to
depress the brake pedal. Move
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
the shift lever into the P (Park)
lightly until the braking action returns
position, then apply the parking
to normal, taking care to keep the
brake, and place the ignition
vehicle under control at all times. If
switch in the OFF position.
the braking action does not return to
normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
Vehicles with the parking brake
do so and call an authorized
not fully engaged are at risk for
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
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moving inadvertently and caus-
ing injury to yourself or others.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
constant pedal pressure can result in
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
and possibly even brake failure.
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
ing, apply the brakes gently and
keep the vehicle pointed straight
ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
and stop in a safe location.
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Driving your vehicle
DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The mode changes whenever the
• SMART mode :
DRIVE MODE button is pressed.
SMART mode automatically
adjusts the driving mode (ECO ↔
COMFORT ↔ SPORT) in accor-
dance with the driver's driving
habits.
The driving mode will be continuous-
ly maintained, as selected when the
engine is restarted. However, except
if it is in SPORT mode. SPORT mode
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will change to COMFORT mode,
The drive mode may be selected
when the engine is restarted.
according to the driver's preference
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or road condition.
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COMFORT mode :
COMFORT mode provides smooth
and comfortable driving.
•
SPORT mode :
SPORT mode provides sporty driv-
ing.
•
ECO mode :
ECO mode improves fuel efficien-
cy for eco-friendly driving.
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ECO mode
When ECO mode is activated:
Limitation of ECO mode opera-
tion:
When the Drive Mode is
• The acceleration response may be
set to ECO mode, the
slightly reduced as the accelerator
If the following conditions occur while
engine and transmission
pedal is depressed moderately.
ECO mode is operating, the system
control logic are changed
• The air conditioner performance
operation is limited even though
to maximize fuel efficiency.
may be limited.
there is no change in ECO indicator.
•
When the coolant temperature is
• When the ECO mode is selected
• The shift pattern of the automatic
by pressing the DRIVE MODE but-
transmission may change.
low:
ton, the ECO indicator will illumi-
The system will be limited until
• The engine noise may get louder.
nate.
engine performance becomes nor-
• If the vehicle is set to ECO mode,
mal.
The above situations are normal
when the engine is turned OFF
• When driving up a hill:
conditions when ECO mode is acti-
and restarted the Drive Mode set-
vated to improve fuel efficiency.
The system will be limited to gain
ting will remain in ECO mode.
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power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.
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•
When driving the vehicle with the
automatic transmission gear shift
Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's
driving habit and road condition.
lever in manual shift mode:
The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.
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When the accelerator pedal is
deeply depressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.
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Driving your vehicle
SPORT mode
SMART mode
• SMART mode automatically con-
trols the vehicle driving, such as
SPORT mode manages
SMART mode selects the
gear shifting patterns, engine
the driving dynamics by
proper driving mode
torque, and riding quality in accor-
automatically adjusting the
among ECO, NORMAL,
dance with the driver's driving
steering effort, the engine
and SPORT by judging the
habits.
and transmission control
driver's driving habits
(i.e. mild or
logic for enhanced driver
dynamic) from the brake pedal
performance.
depression or the steering wheel
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operation.
•
When SPORT mode is selected by
•
When you mildly drive the vehicle
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
in SMART mode, the driving mode
the SPORT indicator will illuminate.
changes to ECO mode to improve
•
Press the DRIVE MODE button to
fuel efficiency. However, the actual
•
Whenever the engine is restarted,
activate SMART mode. When
the Drive Mode will revert back to
SMART mode is activated, the
fuel efficiency may differ in accor-
dance with your driving situations
COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode
indicator illuminates on the instru-
is desired, re-select SPORT mode
ment cluster.
(i.e. upward/downward slope, vehi-
cle deceleration/acceleration).
from the DRIVE MODE button.
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The indicator illuminates in green,
•
When SPORT mode is activated:
when the driver's driving is catego-
•
When you dynamically drive the
rized to be mild. It illuminates in
vehicle in SMART mode by abrupt-
- The engine rpm will tend to remain
white, when the driver's driving is
ly decelerating or sharply turning
raised over a certain length of time
categorized to be normal. It illumi-
the driving mode changes to SPORT
even after releasing the accelerator
nates in yellow, when the driver's
mode. However, it may adversely
- Upshifts are delayed when accel-
affect fuel economy.
driving is categorized to be dynam-
erating
ic during abrupt braking or sharp
curving.
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•
The vehicle starts in SMART mode
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
again, when the engine was turned
may decrease.
OFF in SMART mode.
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