Kia Sportage: 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System

 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is designed to stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers. ESC applies the brakes on individual wheels and intervenes with the vehicle management system to stabilize the vehicle. ESC will not prevent accidents. Excessive speed in turns, abru

 CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV)

Description and Operation  Description Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CWT) system advances or retards the valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which is calculated by the engine speed and load. By controlling CVVT, the valve over-lap