Kia Sportage: Special driving conditions / Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud,
sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:
- Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
- Avoid sudden braking or steering.
- When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with a light up-and-down
motion until the vehicle is stopped. Do not pump the brake pedal on a vehicle
equipped with ABS.
- If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use the second gear. Accelerate slowly
to avoid spinning the drive wheels.
- Use sand, rock salt, or other nonslip material under the drive wheels
to provide traction when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
WARNING - Downshifting
Do not downshift with an automatic transaxle while driving on slippery surfaces.
The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid and result in an accident.
This multi-purpose passenger vehicle is defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
SUV's have higher gr ...
Other information:
Removal
1.
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
2.
After loosening each mounting bolt of the low-pitch horn (A) and high-pitch
horn (B), detach the connector (C) and remove the ho ...
To close the liftgate, lower and push down the liftgate firmly. Make sure that
the liftgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the
way before closing the liftgate.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
Driving with the liftgate open is not advis ...