Kia Sportage: Special driving conditions / Driving in flooded areas

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions / Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected.

After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you’re not prepared for the slick pavement. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain: A heavy rainfall will mak ...

Driving off-road

Drive carefully off-road because your vehicle may be damaged by rocks or roots of trees. Become familiar with the off-road conditions where you are going to drive before you begin driving. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Limitation of Active ECO operation

If the following conditions occur while Active ECO is operating, the system operation is limited even though there is no change in the ECO indicator. When the coolant temperature is low: The system will be limited until engine performance becomes normal. When driving up a hill: The system ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Components and components location

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