Kia Sportage: Tight corner brake effect

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Four wheel drive (4WD) / Tight corner brake effect

Tight corner brake effect is a unique characteristic of four-wheel drive vehicles caused by the difference in tire rotation at the four wheels and the zero-degree alignment of the front wheels and suspension.

Sharp turns at low speeds should be carried out with caution.

Four wheel drive (4WD)

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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection

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Kia Sportage: Tight corner brake effect

Four wheel drive (4WD)

Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection

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