How do I use my Kia Sportage 4X4?
Putting a Kia Sportage into 4 wheel drive mode is fairly easy to do, and will take around 4 to 8 minutes of Your time. The first thing You will need to do is go to the driver’s side of Your vehicle, and get inside. Now, place the car into neutral, or park via the gear shifter. Next, put Your foot on the brake.
What does 48V mean on a Kia Sportage?
For the uninitiated, 48V stands for 48 volts, the electrical potential of the battery that sits under the boot floor of the mild hybrid Sportage. Kia is an early adopter of this technology, which is expected to see widespread uptake.
Is the Kia Sportage a 4 wheel drive vehicle?
Kia Sportage: Four wheel drive (4WD) Kia Sportage / Kia Sportage Owner’s Manual / Driving your vehicle / Four wheel drive (4WD) Engine power can be delivered to all front and rear wheels for maximum traction.
What happens if you drive a Kia Sportage in water?
If you are driving too fast in water, the water spray can get into the engine compartment and wet the ignition system, causing your vehicle to suddenly stall. If this happens and your vehicle is in a tilted position, your vehicle may roll over. NOTICE • Do not drive in water if the level is higher than the bottom of the vehicle.
How to deactivate 4WD LOCK mode on Kia Sportage?
NOTICE • When driving on normal roads, deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode by pushing the 4WD LOCK button (the indicator light goes off). Driving on normal roads with 4WD LOCK mode (especially, when cornering) may cause mechanical noise or vibration. The noise and vibration will disappear when the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated.
How to check the brake condition of a Kia Sportage?
• Check your brake condition once you are out of mud or water. Press the brake pedal several times as you move slowly until you feel normal braking forces return. • Shorten your scheduled maintenance interval if you drive in offroad conditions such as sand, mud or water (see “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index).
Is the 2008 Kia Sportage a good car?
this vehicle has FWD, but with good snow tires it was the best winter auto ever. MPG not great. Having a 2.7 L engine worth getting less milage. I would buy another Sportage. Only been in the shop twice in 8 years other than routine brakes , oil and filter,etc. GREAT VALUE! Great car all in all. I bought it in Feb 09 for $15,000.
Where can I Donate my 2008 Kia Sportage?
Donate your old car in minutes through the CarTalk Vehicle Donation Program. Click on a category below for details. Help? Loading Curious how the 2008 Sportage compares to other years?
What kind of engine does a Kia Sportage have?
Stripped-down versions of the Sportage are still a bargain, but as a whole, this SUV trails the pack. Front- or all-wheel-drive models come in LX or uplevel EX trims. The LX can have a four-cylinder or V-6, while the EX gets only the V-6. I drove a four-wheel-drive EX.
When was the last time I serviced my Kia Sportage?
1st owner drove an estimated 10,859 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 14,581 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 4th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 5th owner drove an estimated 12,404 miles/year. Last serviced at 138,278 miles in Petoskey, MI on 03/19/21 • Vehicle serviced • Oil and filter changed.