2006 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Introduction
VEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS
As  with other  vehicles  of  this type,     No special break-in period is needed.
failure to operate this vehicle correct-     By following a few simple precautions
ly  may result  in  loss  of  control, an     for  the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you
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accident or vehicle rollover.
may add to  the performance, econo-
my and life of your vehicle.
Specific design characteristics (high-
er ground clearance, track, etc.) give     •  Do not race  the engine.
this vehicle a higher center of gravity
Do not maintain a  single speed for
long periods  of time, either  fast or
slow.  Varying   engine    speed   is
needed  to   properly  break-in  the
engine.
Avoid hard  stops, except  in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
than other types of vehicles. In  other
words they are not  designed for cor-
nering at  the  same speeds  as con-
ventional   2-wheel   drive   vehicles.
Avoid sharp  turns or  abrupt maneu-
vers.  Again,  failure  to  operate  this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control,    an   accident    or   vehicle
rollover. Be  sure  to  read the  “on-
pavement” and  “off-road” driving
guidelines,  in   section  5   of  this
manual.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2006
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