Advantages of 4WD

Enhance safety when driving straight.
Improve performance when cornering.
Ensure operability in tough driving conditions such as snow, rain, sand, etc.

WARNING

The mild hybrid system informs the driver regarding the energy flow in various operating modes.When driving uphill or downhill, always shift to D (Drive) for driving forward or shift to R (Reverse) for driving backwards, and check the gear position indicated on the cluster before driving.

Driving in the opposite direction of the selected gear can lead to a dangerous situation by shutting off the engine and affecting the braking performance.
This vehicle is designed primarily for on road use although it can operate effectively off road. However, it was not designed to drive in challenging off-road conditions. Driving in conditions that exceed the vehicle's intended design or the driver's experience level may result in severe injury or death.
If the AWD warning light () stays on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may have a malfunction with the AWD system. Have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
- Do not drive in conditions that exceed the vehicle's intended design such as challenging off-road conditions.
- Avoid high speeds when cornering or turning.
- Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
- The risk of a rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of your vehicle at highway speeds.
- Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the roadway and the driver over steers to reenter the roadway.
- In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow down before pulling back into the travel lanes.

CAUTION

Maintain Drive Mode when driving on roads in normal conditions.
Driving in 4WD Lock Mode on normal roads may damage the 4WD system and cause mechanical vibration or noise.
When driving under normal road conditions (especially when cornering) in 4WD Lock Mode, a driver may find minor mechanical vibration or noise, which is extremely normal phenomenon, not a malfunction. When 4WD Lock Mode is released, such noise or vibration will be immediately gone.
When you turn off 4WD Lock Mode, it can lead to little shocks but this is a normal phenomenon that lasts until the traction forces on the front and rear wheels of the vehicle are released.