Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) - Kia Sorento Owner's Manual

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED)
Engine power can be delivered to all
front and rear wheels for maximum
traction. 4WD is useful when extra
traction is required on road, such as,
when driving on slippery, muddy,
wet, or snow-covered roads. These
vehicles are not designed for chal-
lenging off-road use. Occasional off-
road use such as established
unpaved roads and trails are OK. It is
always important when travelling off-
highway that the driver carefully
reduces the speed to a level that
does not exceed the safe operating
speed for those conditions. In gener-
al, off-road conditions provide less
traction and braking effectiveness
than normal road conditions.
The driver must be especially alert to
avoid driving on slopes which tilt the
vehicle to either side.
These factors must be carefully con-
sidered when
Keeping the vehicle in contact with
the driving surface and under control
in these conditions is always the dri-
ver's responsibility for the safety of
him/herself and his or her passen-
gers.
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WARNING
This vehicle is designed prima-
rily 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 condi-
tions that exceed the vehicle's
intended design or the driver's
experience level may result in
severe injury or death.
WARNING
If the 4WD system warning light
( ) illuminates, this indicates
driving off-road. that there is a malfunction in
the 4WD system.
If this occurs, we recommend
that the system be checked by
an authorised Kia dealer.
Tight corner brake effect
- Off road
CAUTION
driving
When turning sharply on a
paved road at low speed whilst
in four-wheel drive, steering
control will be difficult.
Tight corner brake effect is a unique
characteristic of four-wheel drive
vehicles caused by the difference in
tyre rotation at the four wheels and
the zero-degree alignment of the
front wheels and suspension.
Sharp turns at low speeds should be
carried out with caution.
Driving your vehicle
- 4WD
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