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
For safe four-wheel drive operationAuto door lock/unlock feature (Automatic transaxle, if equipped)
All doors will automatically lock when the transaxle shift lever is shifted
out of P(Park).
All doors will automatically unlock when the transaxle shift lever is shifted
into P (Park).
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Transmitter: Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check that the red light flickers when the door lock or unlock button is pressed on the transmitter.
2.
Remove the battery (A) and check voltage if the red light doesn''t flicker ...