Kia Sportage: Special driving conditions / Hazardous driving conditions

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2022) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions / Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:

Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
Avoid sudden braking or steering.
When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with a light up-and-down motion until the vehicle is stopped. Do not pump the brake pedal on a vehicle equipped with ABS.
If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use the second gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid spinning the drive wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, or other nonslip material under the drive wheels to provide traction when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.

WARNING - Downshifting

Do not downshift with an automatic transaxle while driving on slippery surfaces. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid and result in an accident.

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