All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system (if equipped)

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 will be distributed to all four wheels automatically.

WARNING

Off-road driving

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.

NOTICE

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 checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

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.

Contains Topics: AWD (AWD/TERRAIN MODE); For safe All-Wheel Drive (AWD) operation