Using All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System delivers engine power to front and rear wheels for maximum traction. AWD is useful when extra traction is required, such as when driving slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-covered roads.
If the system determines there is a need for four-wheel drive, the engine's driving power is distributed to all four wheels automatically.
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. When the AWD warning light ()
appears, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
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Do not drive in conditions that exceed the vehicle's intended design such as challenging off-road conditions.
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Avoid higher speeds when cornering or turning.
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Do not make quick or abrupt steering wheel movements, such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
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The risk of a rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of your vehicle at highway speeds.
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Loss of control is more likely to occur if two or more wheels drop off the roadway and the driver over steers to reenter the roadway.
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In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow down before pulling back into the travel lanes.
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Do not drive in water if the level is higher than the bottom of the vehicle.
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Check your brake condition once you are out of mud or water. Depress the brake pedal several times as you move slowly until you feel normal braking return.
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Shorten your scheduled maintenance interval if you drive in off-road conditions such as sand, mud or water (see Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions).
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Make sure that AWD vehicle is towed by a flatbed tow truck.