Kia Sportage: AWD (AWD/SNOW MODE)
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, or snow-covered roads.
If the system determines there is a need
for four wheel drive, the engine's driving
power will be distributed to all four
wheels automatically.
Off road driving
This vehicle is designed primarily for on
road use although it can operate effectively
off road. However, it was not
designed to drive in challenging off-road
conditions. Driving in conditions that
exceed the vehicle's intended design or
the driver's experience level may result
in severe injury or death.
NOTICE
If the AWD warning light (
) stays on
the instrument cluster, your vehicle may
have a malfunction with the AWD system.
When the AWD warning light ( )
appears, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH:
- Do not drive in conditions that exceed
the vehicle's intended design such as
challenging off-road conditions.
- Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.
- Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.
- The risk of a rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.
- Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver over steers to reenter
the roadway.
- In the event your vehicle leaves the
roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
AWD (AWD/SNOW MODE)
AWD helps the vehicle to maintain its
best driving performance by controlling
4 wheels, engine, transmission and braking
according to road conditions such as
snow, mud, sand, etc.
Advantages of AWD
- Enhance safety when driving straight.
- Improve performance when cornering.
- Ensure operability in tough driving
conditions such as snow, rain, sand,
etc.
Switching from/to SNOW MODE (if equipped)
You can switch f r om DRIVE MODE to
SNOW mode by turning the knob. If you
turn the DRIVE/SNOW mode button
again, the vehicle will go back to DRIVE
MODE.
NOTICE
- Even though you turned off the vehicle
in SNOW mode, DRIVE mode will
be set when you restart the vehicle.
- When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated,
a shock may be felt as the drive
power is delivered entirely to the front
wheels. This shock is not a mechanical
failure.
Brake lock on tight corners
This is a unique characteristic of a 4WD
vehicle when making a slow rotation in
4WD Lock Mode. The driver will feel like
the brake is applied due to the difference
in tire rotation. Steering may be
more difficult in a sharp turn on the
paved road in 4WD Lock Mode.
WARNING
Do not make a fast, sharp turns when
4WD Lock Mode is ON. The steering
may be difficult and the accident may
happen.
AWD transfer mode selection
CAUTION
Normal road conditions
- Maintain DRIVE mode when driving on roads in normal conditions.
- Driving in AWD Lock mode on normal roads may damage the AWD system
and
cause mechanical vibration or noise.
- When driving under normal road conditions (especially when
cornering) in AWD
Lock mode, a driver may find minor mechanical vibration or noise, which is
extremely normal phenomenon, not a malfunction. When AWD Lock mode is
released, such noise or vibration will be immediately gone.
- When you turn off AWD Lock mode, it can lead to little shocks but
this is a normal
phenomenon that lasts until the traction forces on the front and rear wheels
of the
vehicle are released.
WARNING
Brake lock on tight corners
This is a unique characteristic of a AWD
vehicle when making a slow rotation in
AWD Lock Mode. The driver will feel like
the brake is applied due to the difference
in tire rotation. Steering may be
more difficult in a sharp turn on the
paved road in AWD Lock Mode.
Do not make a fast, sharp turns when
AWD Lock Mode is ON. The steering
may be difficult and the accident may
happen.
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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.
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You can operate door locks with the
door lock handle or central door lock
switch.
With the door handle
Front door
If the inner door handle is pulled when
the door is locked, the door will unlock
and open.
Rear door
If the inner door handle is pulled once
when the door is locked
Smartstream G2.5 GDi
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Engine coolant reservoir
Brake fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Fuse box
Negative battery terminal