Kia Sportage: 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System
READ NEXT:
Specifications
Specifications
Tightening Torques
Lubricants
Front Wheel Transfer Assembly
Components and Components Location
Components Location
Automatic transaxle
Transfer assembly
Propeller shaft
Coupling assembly
Differential assembly
SEE MORE:
If you are considering towing with your
vehicle, you should first check with your
country's Department of Motor Vehicles
to determine their legal requirements.
Since laws vary the requirements for
towing trailers, cars, or other types of
vehicles or apparatus may differ. Kia
recommends
Description and Operation
Description
4WD ECU processes signals from various sensors and determines the current road and driving conditions. The ECU then utilizes this information to implement precision control over the 4WD coupling's multi-plate clutch and variably adjust the amount of t