Kia K900: 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.
- When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the ECO mode is selected, the
ECO indicator (green) will illuminate to show that the Active ECO is operating.
- When the Active ECO is activated, and the engine start/stop button is turned
off and on it will change to NORMAL mode. To turn on the ECO mode press the
DRIVE MODE button till it is selected.
When Active ECO is activated:
- The acceleration may slightly be reduced eventhough 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.
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 system will be limited until engine
performance becomes normal.
- When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain power when driving
uphill because the engine torque is restricted.
- When using manual mode: The system will be limited according to the shift
location.
- When the accelerator pedal is deeply depressed for a few seconds: The system
will be limited, judging that the driver wants to speed up.
Drive mode / Snow mode
The drive mode may be selected according to the driver’s preference or road condition.
The system initializes to the normal mode after the engine start/stop button
has b ...
SPORT mode focuses on dynamic driving by automatically controlling the steering
wheel, engine and transaxle system.
When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the SPORT mode is selected ...
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Front lamp switch
: Press the button
to turn the lamp on. This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a
map lamp at night or as a personal lamp for the driver and the front passenger.
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In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while the vehicle is in motion, you can make
an emergency stop with the parking brake. The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
WARNING
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Lumbar support (for rear right and left passenger’s seat)
For right side :
Press the R switch.
The lumbar support can be adjusted by pushing the lumbar support lever.
Push the lever to left side (1) increase support or push the lever to the right
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