Kia Sportage: 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System

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

 Servicing The Electrical System

1. Prior to servicing the electrical system, be sure to turn off the ignition switch and disconnect the battery ground cable. NOTE In the course of MFI or ELC system diagnosis, when the battery cable is removed, any diagnostic double code retained by the computer will be cleared. There fore,

 Snow tires

If you equip your vehicle with snow tires, they should be the same size and have the same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels; otherwise, poor handling may result. Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa) more air pressure than the pressu