Kia Sportage: Special driving conditions

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions

Economical operation

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when you drive. Each of these factors affects how many kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter (ga ...

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions: Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking. Avoi ...

Other Information:

DBC (Downhill brake control) indicator
The DBC indicator will illuminate when the DBC button is pressed and the system is on. When driving down a steep hill at a speed under 35 km/h (22 mph), the DBC will operate and the DBC indicat ...

Seat Belt Buckle Switch (BS): Description and Operation
Description The SRSCM shall monitor the status of the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle. The SRSCM provides one pin each for the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle status inp ...