Kia Sportage: Brake system

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Brake system

For safe four-wheel drive operation

Do not try to drive in deep standing water or mud since such conditions can stall your engine and clog your exhaust pipes. Do not drive down steep hills since it requires extreme skill to mai ...

Power brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage. In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you ...

Other Information:

Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weather, you should carry appropriate emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include, tow straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, san ...

Armed stage
Park the car and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1.Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. 2.Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and engine hoo ...