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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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.
1
3
| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2007 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(4 votes, average: 3.5 out of 5)
Automotive readers have rated 2007 Kia Sportage Owners Manual 3.5 out of 5.0 based on 4 product reviews. I purchased this vehicle and needed a manual. I really can't rate what I don't have.
Haven't got it yet
it is great to have this site, thank you.
Great service. I purchased a used KIA with no manual and this answered all my questions.
Thank You