Kia Sportage: Snowy or icy conditions / Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure they are radial tires of the
same size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels
to balance your vehicle’s handling in all weather conditions. Keep in mind that
the traction provided by snow tires on dry roads may not be as high as your vehicle's
original equipment tires.You should drive cautiously even when the roads are clear.
Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations.
Do not install studded tires without first checking local, state and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions against their use.
WARNING - Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle's standard
tires. Otherwise, the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or
to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and ...
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are thinner, they can be damaged by mounting
some types of snow chains on them. Therefore, the use of snow tires is recommended
instead of snow chains. Do not ...
Other information:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least thirty
seconds before beginning work.
2.
Disconnect the front impact sensor connector (A).
3.
Remove the front impact ...
If the multi fuse is blown, it must be removed as follows:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the nuts shown in the picture above.
4. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
5. Reverse these steps to reinstall the multi fuse.
✽ NOTICE
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