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)If the engine will not start
If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly
1.If your car has an automatic transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N (Neutral)
or P (Park) and the emergency brake is set.
2.Check the bat ...
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If ...