Kia Sportage: Overloading - Driving tips - Kia Sportage Owner's ManualKia Sportage: Overloading

CAUTION - Vehicle weight The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle are on the manufacturer's label attached to the driver's door. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can calculate the weight of your load by weighing the items (and people) before putting them in the vehicle. Be careful not to overload your vehicle.

    Trailer towing
    WARNING - Towing a trailer If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not ...

    Vehicle load limit
    Tire and loading information label The tire label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire size, cold tire pressures recommended for your vehicle, the number of people that ...

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    Third seat (7 persons)
    To fold out the underfloor-stowable third seat The third seat is stowed under the floor. Use the seat when extra people ride in your vehicle. When not in use, stow the seat under the floor and use ...

    Returning to mode I from mode II
    With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot, press START/STOP ENGINE briefly. ...

    Bag hooks
    The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 11 lbs (5 kg). Do not use it to secure a load. There is one bag hook on the left side wall in the cargo compartment and there are two hooks on the right ...