2009 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Driving tips
Scanning the terrain
Surface obstacles
When you  drive over  bumps, rocks,
or other  obstacles, your  wheels can
leave  the  ground.  If  this  happens,
even  with  one  or  two  wheels,  you
can’t  control  the vehicle  as  well  or
perhaps at  all. Because  you  will be
on an unpaved surface, it’s especial-
ly important to avoid sudden acceler-
ation, sudden turns, or  sudden brak-
ing. Any of these actions could cause
the center of gravity of  the vehicle to
shift   and  destabilize    the  vehicle,
leading to a collision or rollover  acci-
dent.
Off-road  driving  can  take  you over      Unseen or hidden  obstacles can  be
many  different kinds  of  terrain. You     hazardous.  A rock,  log, hole,  rut, or
need  to be  familiar  with  the terrain     bump  can  startle  you  if  you’re  not
and its many different  features. Here     prepared. Often these obstacles  are
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are some things to consider.
hidden  by  grass,  bushes,  snow  or
even  the rise  and fall  of  the terrain
itself. Here  are some  things to  con-
stantly evaluate:
Surface conditions
Off-roading can  take you over  hard-
packed  dirt,   gravel,   rocks,   grass,
Is the path ahead clear?
sand,  mud,  snow   or  ice.  Each  of     •  Will   the  surface   texture  change
these  surfaces affects  the  steering,
acceleration,   and  braking   of  your
vehicle in different ways.
ahead?
Does  the  path take  you  uphill  or
downhill?
Off-road  driving requires  a  different
Might you have to stop suddenly or     kind  of   alertness  from   driving  on
Depending upon  the kind of  surface
you are on, you may experience slip-
change direction quickly?
paved  roads  and   highways.  There
are no road signs, posted speed lim-
its or  signal  lights. You have  to  use
your  own  judgment   about  what  is
safe and what isn’t. Bad  judgment in
this uncontrolled environment can be
fatal.
ping,
sliding,
wheel
spinning,
When  you  drive  over  obstacles  or
rough  terrain,  it  is  critical  that  you
keep  a   firm  grip   on  the   steering
wheel.  Ruts, troughs,  or  other  sur-
face features can force the wheel out
of your hands if you’re not prepared.
delayed  acceleration,  poor  traction,
and longer braking distances.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2009
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