Kia Sportage: All Wheel Drive (AWD) system
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The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system delivers
engine power to front and rear
wheels for maximum traction.
AWD is useful when extra traction is
required, such as when driving slippery,
muddy, wet, o
NOTICE
All Wheel Drive
The conditions of on-road or off-road
that demand All Wheel Drive mean all
functions of your vehicle are exposed to
extreme stress than under normal road
conditions. Slow
Transmission Hot! Park with engine
on
Trans cooled. Resume driving
When driving on muddy and sandy
roads under the severe condition, the
transmission could be overheated.
Whe
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Reduce the speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot
and no longer operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 45
Repair procedures
Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3. Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A) after loosening 2 screws.
NOTE
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
4. R