Kia Sportage: Good driving practices
- Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
- Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
- Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into
R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
- Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxle in
P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
- Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly depressing
and releasing the accelerator pedal.
The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. Even if the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the key also cannot
be removed.
If your vehicle is equi ...
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and re ...
Other Information:
Repair procedures
Operation and Leakage Check
Check all of the following items:
ComponentProcedureBrake Booster (A)Check
brake operation by applying the brakes during a test drive. If the
brakes seem hard to ...
Instrument Cluster: Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the cluster fascia panel (A).
3.
Remove the cluster assembly (A) after loosening 4 screws.
4.
Disconnect the cluster ...