Kia Sportage: Good driving practices / Moving up a steep grade from a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator
gradually while releasing the service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a steep hill, the vehicle may have a tendency
to roll backwards. Shifting the shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will help prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards.
Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) to any other position with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
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Engine power can be delivered to all front and rear wheels for maximum traction.
AWD is useful when extra traction is required on road, such as, when driving on
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Other information:
The certification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pillar.
This label shows the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This
is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
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Tire Under Inflation / Leak Warning.
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Turn on condition
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When tire pressure is below allowed threshold
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