Economical Operation - Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
restart after about 10 minutes to
inspect the air flap.
僅 The active air flap system is actuated
by motors. Do not disturb actuation or
apply force excessively. It may cause
failure.
NOTICE
Active air flap system could be activate
regardless of the vehicle condi -
tion.(Parking, driving, charging, etc.)
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Economical operation

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
kilometers (miles) you can get from a
litre (gallon) of fuel. To operate your
vehicle as economically as possible, use
the following driving suggestions to help
save money in both fuel and repairs:
僅 Drive smoothly.
僅 Drive at a moderate speed.
僅 Take care of your tyres.
僅 Be sure that the wheels are aligned
correctly.
僅 Maintain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule.
僅 Don't carry unnecessary weight in
your vehicle.
僅 Don't let the engine idle longer than
necessary.
僅 Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
僅 Don't open the windows at high
speeds.
僅 Slow down when driving in cross -
winds and headwinds.
WARNING
Never turn the engine off to coast down
hills or anytime the vehicle is in motion.
The power steering and power brakes
will not function properly without the
engine running. In addition, turning off
the vehicle whilst driving could make the
steering wheel heavy due to the power
steering system not operating, turn the
steering wheel stronger than usual. Keep
the engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine braking
effect.
Economical operation