Kia Sportage: Moving up a steep grade from a standing startTo 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 release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator gradually while releasing the service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a steep hill, the vehicle may have a tendency to roll backwards. Shifting the shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
Good driving practices
Four wheel drive (4WD)Starting the engine with a smart key
1.Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied
3.Automatic Transaxle - Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress
the brake pedal f ...
Mode selection
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the
ventilation system.
The air flow outlet port is converted as follows:
Refer to the illustration in the “Manual cl ...