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
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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.
When turning sharply on a
paved road at low speed while
in four-wheel drive, steering
control will be difficult.
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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.
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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.
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Sharp turns at low speeds should be 6
carried out with caution.
Do not shift gears while crossing a
ditch.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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