Kia Sportage: Vehicle handling instructions
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Specific design characteristics (higher ground clearance, track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicles. In other words they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. Again, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read the “onpavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines, in section 5 of this manual.
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Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for
the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life
of your vehicle. • Do not race the ...
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Folding the Rear Seat Forward
The left and right rear seats can be
folded up separately to make room
for cargo.
To fold the rear seat forward:
Remove any items from the seat
before you fold up the seat cushion.
1. Pul ...
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
○ The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park ...
Accessory Power Sockets
Your vehicle has two or three
accessory power sockets depending
on the model.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
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