Kia Sportage: Summer tires
Kia specifies summer tires on some models to provide superior performance on dry roads. Summer tire performance is substantially reduced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not have the tire traction rating M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall. if you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy conditions. Kia recommends the use of snow tires or all season tires on all four wheels.
All season tires
Kia specifies all season tires on some models to provide good performance for
use all year round, including snowy and icy road conditions. All season tires are
identified by ALL SEASON and/or M+S ...
Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires, they should be the same size and have
the same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on
all four wheels; otherwise, poor handli ...
Other Information:
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher
than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate
stopping distance because brake perf ...
Catalytic Converter: Description and Operation
Description
The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way
catalyst. It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and
separates oxygen from the oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
T ...
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