Kia Sportage: 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System

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

 Description and Operation

 OBD-II review 1. Overview The California Air Resources Board (CARB) began regulation of On Board Diagnostics (OBD) for vehicles sold in California beginning with the 1988 model year. The first phase, OBD-L required monitoring of the fuel metering system, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)

 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