Kia Sportage: Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection
When the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the front wheels. This shock is not a mechanical failure.
CAUTION - Normal road conditions
Do not drive on normal roads for prolonged periods of time with your vehicle locked in the 4WD mode. Driving on normal road with 4WD LOCK Mode (especially, when cornering) may cause mechanical noise or vibration which may damage your power train.
Tight corner brake effect
Tight corner brake effect is a unique characteristic of four-wheel drive vehicles
caused by the difference in tire rotation at the four wheels and the zero-degree
alignment of the front wheels and ...
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 ...
Other Information:
Air cleaner
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air.
Repla ...
Catalytic Converter: Description and Operation
Description
The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way
catalyst. It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and
separates oxygen from the oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
T ...
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