Kia Sportage: Vehicle handling instructionsAs 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 “Reducing the risk of a rollover” driving guidelines, in section 5 of this manual.
Fuel requirements
Vehicle break-in processCompact spare tire replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a regular size tire. Replace
it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars on the tire. The replacement compact
spare tire should be the same ...
Troubleshooting
Trouble Symptom Charts
Trouble Symptom 1
Trouble Symptom 2
Trouble symptomProbable causeRemedyThe set vehicle speed varies greatly upward or downward"Surging" (repeated alternating accelerati ...