Kia Sportage: Vehicle handling instructions - Introduction - Kia Sportage Owner's ManualKia Sportage: 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 center 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 maneuvers. Again, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read the “onpavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines, in section 5 of this manual.

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    Vehicle break-in process
    No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle. • Do not race the ...

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    Towing Assistance
    If you need towing assistance: • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Towing Assistance”. NOTE: • The towing assistance number dia ...

    Settings
    To view the settings menu, press the SETTINGS button (2). When Park Assist is specified, the icon is changed and the button will turn Park Assist on and off. The Settings menu is then accessed via ...

    Airbag System
    The vehicle has the following airbags: ○ A frontal airbag for the driver. ○ A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. ○ A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. &# ...