Vehicle Modifications; Vehicle Handling Instructions - Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Vehicle modifications

This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could affect
its performance, safety or durability and
may even violate governmental safety
and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifica -
tion may not be covered under warranty.
僅 If you use unauthorised electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorised elec -
tronic devices.
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Vehicle handling instructions

As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control, an accident or
vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (higher
ground clearance, track, etc.) give this
vehicle a higher centre of gravity than
other types of vehicles. In other words
they are not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as conventional 2-
wheel drive vehicles.
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt
manoeuvres. Again, failure to operate
this vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control, an accident or vehicle rollover.
Be sure to read the "Reducing the risk
of a rollover" on page 6-29.
Vehicle modifications