Kia Sportage: 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.
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 ...
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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Description
Located in front of the condenser, the ambient temperature sensor detects the
ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increase
with lower temperature, and decrease with higher temperature.
The sensor output will be used for di ...
The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving and in an accident. This
system is designed to make installation of the child restraint easier and reduce
the possibility of improperly installing your child restraint. The LATCH system
uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the c ...