Kia Sportage: Tight corner brake effect

Third generation SL (2010â€“2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Four wheel drive (4WD) / 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 suspension.

Sharp turns at low speeds should be carried out with caution.

Four wheel drive (4WD)

Engine power can be delivered to all front and rear wheels for maximum traction. 4WD is useful when extra traction is required on road, such as, when driving on slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-cover ...

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 conditio ...

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Flow Diagram
Power Flow Chart P,NUD/BLR/B26/B35R/COD/COWC? ? Direction of Rotation ?Lower & Reverse Brake (LR/B) Activation > Overdrive (O/D) Hub Lock > Mid & Rear P/C Lock ?Input Shaft Rotatio ...

Releasing the parking brake
Foot type To release the parking brake, depress the parking brake pedal a second time while applying the foot brake. The pedal will automatically extend to the fully released position. Hand ...

Kia Sportage: Tight corner brake effect

Four wheel drive (4WD)

Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection

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