Kia Sportage: Special driving conditions / Driving in flooded areas

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions / Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected.

After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you’re not prepared for the slick pavement. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain: A heavy rainfall will mak ...

Driving off-road

Drive carefully off-road because your vehicle may be damaged by rocks or roots of trees. Become familiar with the off-road conditions where you are going to drive before you begin driving. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: How to use the Smart Power Liftgate

The liftgate can be opened with notouch activation satisfying all the conditions below. After 15 seconds when all doors are closed and locked Positioned in the detecting area for more than 3 seconds. ✽ NOTICE The Smart Power Liftgate does not operate when: - The smart key is detec ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Lane departure warning system (LDW)

This system detects the lane with a sensor at the front windshield and notifies you if it detects that your vehicle leaves the lane. WARNING - LDWS Alert The LDWS is a supplemental system and only intended to provide you with information regarding your vehicle's position on the roadway. ...