All Wheel Drive (Awd) System - Kia Sportage 2024 Owner's Manual

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) system

(if equipped)
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system deliv -
ers engine power to front and rear
wheels for maximum traction.
AWD is useful when extra traction is
required, such as when driving slippery,
muddy, wet, or snow-covered roads.
If the system determines there is a need
for four wheel drive, the engine's driving
power will be distributed to all four
wheels automatically.
WARNING
Off road driving
This vehicle is designed primarily for on
road use although it can operate effec -
tively off road. However, it was not
designed to drive in challenging off-road
conditions. Driving in conditions that
exceed the vehicle's intended design or
the driver's experience level may result
in severe injury or death.
NOTICE
If the AWD warning light (
the instrument cluster, your vehicle may
have a malfunction with the AWD sys -
tem. When the AWD warning light (
appears, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH:
僅 Do not drive in conditions that exceed
the vehicle's intended design such as
challenging off-road conditions.
僅 Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.
僅 Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.
僅 The risk of a rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.
僅 Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver over steers to reenter
the roadway.
僅 In the event your vehicle leaves the
roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
AWD (AWD/SNOW MODE)
AWD helps the vehicle to maintain its
best driving performance by controlling
4 wheels, engine, transmission and brak -
ing according to road conditions such as
snow, mud, sand, etc.
Advantages of AWD
僅 Enhance safety when driving straight.
僅 Improve performance when corner -
ing.
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僅 Ensure operability in tough driving
conditions such as snow, rain, sand,
etc.
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All Wheel Drive (AWD) system
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