2006 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Driving tips
Driving on a hill (“4WD LOCK”      Crossing a ditch (“4WD LOCK”
for full-time 4WD operation)          for  full-time 4WD operation)
Tight corner brake effect
CAUTION - 4WD
Use low gear  when going uphill or     •  Avoid   driving   through  ditches   if
downhill and avoid sudden braking.        possible,   especially   if   there   is
water in the ditch.Your vehicle may
stall  if  the  electrical  system  gets
wet.  If  you   must  cross   a  ditch,
select 4WD LOCK mode.
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When   turning    sharply   on   a
paved  road at  low speed  while
in   four-wheel   drive,   steering
control will be difficult.
Do  not   shift  gears  or   use  your
clutch when going downhill. Do not
coast downhill in Neutral.
This   is  called   tight   corner   brake
effect. Tight corner  brake effect  is a
unique  characteristic  of   four-wheel
drive  vehicles caused  by  the differ-
ence   in  tire   rotation   at   the  four
wheels  and  the  zero-degree  align-
ment  of  the  front wheels  and  sus-
pension.
Avoid driving where the water level
is  higher  than  the  bottom  of  the
wheel hub.  If the  water level rises
above  this mark,  your vehicle  will
need to be serviced.
Tap lightly on  the brake pedal dur-
ing and after driving through water.
This will  help keep the  brakes dry
and in proper working order.
Sharp turns at low speeds should be
carried out with caution.
Do not shift gears while crossing  a
ditch.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2006
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