Kia Sportage: Brake system

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Brake system

For safe four-wheel drive operation

Do not try to drive in deep standing water or mud since such conditions can stall your engine and clog your exhaust pipes. Do not drive down steep hills since it requires extreme skill to mai ...

Power brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage. In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you ...

Other Information:

1. Crankcase emission control system
The positive crankcase ventilation system is employed to prevent air pollution caused by blow-by gases being emitted from the crankcase. This system supplies fresh filtered air to the crankcase th ...

Transmitter precautions
The transmitter will not work if any of the following occurs: The ignition key is in the ignition switch. You exceed the operating distance limit (10 m [about 30 feet]). The battery in the tra ...