All Wheel Drive (Awd) System (If - Kia Sorento 2022 Manual

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) system (if

equipped)
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system
delivers engine power to front and
rear wheels for maximum traction.
AWD is useful when extra traction is
required, such as when driving slip-
pery, 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 dis-
tributed to all four wheels automat-
ically.
WARNING
Off road driving
This vehicle is designed primarily for
on road use although it can operate
effectively off road. However, it was
not designed to drive in challenging
off-road conditions. Driving in con-
ditions that exceed the vehicle's
intended design or the driver's
experience level may result in
severe injury or death. (if equipped)
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All Wheel Drive (AWD) system
WARNING
If the AWD warning light ( ) stays
on the instrument cluster, your
vehicle may have a malfunction with
the AWD system. When the AWD
warning light ( ) illuminates, have
your vehicle checked by a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia dealer/ser-
vice partner.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
Do not drive in conditions that
exceed the vehicle's intended
design such as challenging off-
road conditions.
Avoid high speeds when cornering
or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of a rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two
or more wheels drop off the road-
way and the driver over steers to
reenter the roadway.