Kia Sportage: 4WD Control System

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System / 4WD Control System

Oil Seal: Repair procedures

Replacement [Right side] 1. Remove the driveshaft assembly. (RH side) (Refer to "Front Driveshaft" in Driveshaft and axle) 2. Remove the dust cover (A). 3. Remove the oil seal (A, B). ...

4WD ECU: 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 ...

Other Information:

DBC (Downhill brake control) indicator
The DBC indicator will illuminate when the DBC button is pressed and the system is on. When driving down a steep hill at a speed under 35 km/h (22 mph), the DBC will operate and the DBC indicat ...

Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery. If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example, the headlights or interior lights were left on while the veh ...