Kia Sportage: Driving your vehicle / Winter driving

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Winter driving

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:

Snowy or icy conditions

Highway driving

Tires Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pressures will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires. Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may r ...

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 ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Overdrive Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (OD/C_VFS) Specifications

Specification Item Specification Control type N/H (Normal High) Control pressure (kpa (kgf/cm², psi)) 0 - 1569.06 (0 - 16, 0 - 227.57) Currency (mA) 0 - 1100 ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Before driving

Before entering vehicle Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean. Check the condition of the tires. Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks. Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up. Necessary inspections Fluid levels, su ...