Kia Sportage: Winter driving / Snowy or icy conditions
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 type of the original equipment tires. Failure
to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Furthermore,
speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns are potentially
very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications
on snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur. You need to keep sufficient distance
between the vehicle in operation in front of your vehicle. Also, apply the brake
gently. It should be noted that installing tire chains on the tire will provide
a greater driving force, but will not prevent side skids.
Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check state laws before fitting tire
chains.
Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other problems.
To minimize the problems of winter driving, you should follow these suggestions: ...
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 hand ...
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Liftgate – Information Messages
Liftgate – Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't my power liftgate function?
Make sure the transmission is in park
(P), ensure nothing is obstructing the
liftgate path and there is not excessive
weight on the liftgate. If there are
continued issues, the batter ...
- The radar or the camera is contaminated with foreign substances.
- It heavily rains or snows.
- There is electromagnetic interference.
- Something in the path of travel deflects the radar waves.
- The vehicle is in a construction area or near a rail road and certain metal objects
are on the ...