KIA Sportage 2008 User Manual

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Driving tips

Driving on a hill (“4WD LOCK”
for full-time 4WD operation)

• Use low gear when going uphill or

downhill and avoid sudden braking.

• Do not shift gears or use your

clutch when going downhill. Do not
coast downhill in Neutral.

Crossing a ditch (“4WD LOCK”
for full-time 4WD operation)

• Avoid driving through ditches if

possible, especially if there is
water in the ditch. Your vehicle may
stall if the electrical system gets
wet. If you must cross a ditch,
select 4WD LOCK mode.

• Avoid driving where the water level

is higher than the bottom of the
wheel hub. If the water level rises
above this mark, your vehicle will
need to be serviced.

• Tap lightly on the brake pedal dur-

ing and after driving through water.
This will help keep the brakes dry
and in proper working order.

• Do not shift gears while crossing a

ditch.

Tight corner brake effect

This is called tight corner brake
effect. Tight corner brake effect is a
unique characteristic of four-wheel
drive vehicles caused by the differ-
ence in tire rotation at the four
wheels and the zero-degree align-
ment of the front wheels and sus-
pension.
Sharp turns at low speeds should be
carried out with caution.

CAUTION -

4WD

When turning sharply on a
paved road at low speed while
in four-wheel drive, steering
control will be difficult.