Driving your vehicle
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED)
4WD
Engine power can be delivered to all These factors must be carefully con-
front and rear wheels for maximum off-road.
sidered
when
driving
traction. Full-time 4WD is useful Keeping the vehicle in contact with
when extra traction is required on the driving surface and under control
road, such as, when driving on slip- in these conditions is always the dri-
pery, muddy, wet, or snow-covered ver's responsibility for the safety of
Front wheel
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
roads. These
vehicles
are
not
him/herself and his or her passen-
gers.
designed for challenging off-road
use. Occasional off-road use such as
established unpaved roads and trails
is OK. It is always important when
traveling off-highway that the driver
carefully reduce speed to a level that
does not exceed the safe operating
speed for those conditions. In gener-
al, off-road conditions provide less
traction and braking effectiveness
than normal road conditions. The dri-
ver must be especially alert to avoid
driving on slopes which tilt the vehi-
cle to either side.
Rear wheel
WARNING - Off road dri-
ving
1KMA3053
2WD
This vehicle is designed primar-
ily for on road use although it
can operate effectively off road.
However it was not designed for
driving in challenging off-road
conditions. Driving in condi-
tions that exceed the vehicle's
intended design or the driver's
experience level may result in
severe injury or death.
Front wheel
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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