All Wheel Drive (Awd) System - Kia Sorento 2023 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
僅 When the accelerator pedal is gently
depressed for more than approxi-
mately 6 seconds while driving
僅 When the vehicle speed is lower than
3 km/h (2 mph) (after driving more
than 10 km/h (7 mph))
NOTICE
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters
at the same time, you cannot shift the
gear.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) system

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.
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