After Off-Road Driving - Kia Sportage 2008 Owner's Manual

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WARNING
- Water
Driving through rushing water
can be dangerous. Deep water
can sweep your vehicle down-
stream and you and your pas-
sengers could drown. If it's only
inches deep, it can still wash
away the ground from under
your tires, and you could lose
traction and roll the vehicle.
Never drive through rushing
water.

After off-road driving

Remove any brush or debris that has
collected on the underbody, chassis
or under the hood. These accumula-
tions can be a fire hazard.
After driving in mud or sand, clean
and
check
the
brake
Accumulation of mud or sand can
cause glazing and uneven braking.
Check the body structure, steering,
suspension,
wheels,
tires,
exhaust system for damage. Also,
check the fuel lines and cooling sys-
tem for any leakage. Your vehicle will
also require more frequent service
due to off-road use.
linings.
and
Driving tips
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