Driving your vehicle
Knob position
Transfer shift knob operation
4HI ➝ 2HI
This is used to set different positions.
By turning the transfer knob (4HI, 4LO),
both front and rear axles are engaged.
This improves the traction characteristic.
Turn the transfer knob from the 4HI mode
to the 2HI mode at speed below 80 km/h
2HI (Rear-wheel drive)
This mode is used, when driving on nor-
mal roads and highway.
(50
mph). It is not necessary to depress
the clutch pedal (Manual transmission) or
put the shift lever into N (Neutral)
(Automatic transmission). Perform this
operation when driving straight.
If the transfer mode does not shift into
2HI mode when you turn the transfer
knob to 2HI, drive straight ahead with
accelerating or decelerating, or drive in
reverse.
2HI ➝ 4HI
Turn the transfer knob from the 2HI mode
to 4HI mode at speed below 80 km/h (50
mph).
It is not necessary to depress the clutch
pedal or put the shift lever into N
(Neutral) position (Manual transmission)
or put the shift lever into N (Neutral) posi-
tion (Automatic transmission).
4HI (High-range 4-wheel drive)
This mode is used, when driving off-
roads, wet or snow covered roads with
normal speed.
The 4WD indicator light (
) will be
turned on to remind you that you are in
the 4HI mode.
Perform this operation when driving
straight. There will be a few seconds of
time delay before come into 4HI mode
when you shift the knob to 4 HI from 2HI.
4LO (Low-range 4-wheel drive)
Use 4LO for climbing or descending hills,
off-roads driving and towing the vehicle,
especially when increased power is
required.
The 4WD LOW indicator light ( 4WD ) will
LOW
be turned on to remind you that you are
in the 4LO mode.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sorento Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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