Kia Sportage: Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders and interfere with the steering. When driving in severe winter conditions where this may happen, you should periodically check underneath the vehicle to be sure the movement of the front wheels and the steering components are not obstructed.
Don’t let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the bra ...
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 ...
Other Information:
ECOMINDER® indicator
Active ECO system
This indicator light illuminates:
When the Active ECO button is pressed the ECOMINDER® indicator (green) will illuminate
to show that the Active ECO is operating.
For more det ...
Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module: Description and Operation
Description
The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad
and protects the front passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The
SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the PAB.
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