Kia Sportage: 4WD Lock Mode: (if equipped)

4WD Lock Mode is intended to help maximise traction in demanding conditions, such as on unpaved, sandy or muddy roads.

Selecting 4WD Lock Mode

Operation

1. Press the 4WD Lock Mode button. The 4WD Lock indicator will appear on the instrument cluster.

2. Press the button again to switch off 4WD Lock Mode. The 4WD Lock indicator will go out.

Brake lock on tight corners

When making a slow turn in 4WD Lock Mode, the Kia Sportage may feel as though the brakes are being applied. This is a characteristic of four-wheel-drive vehicles and results from the difference in tyre rotation. Steering may also feel heavier during a sharp turn on a paved road while 4WD Lock Mode is selected.

WARNING

Do not make fast, sharp turns with 4WD Lock Mode switched on. Steering may become difficult and could lead to an accident.

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